St. Sebastian's Magazine, Issue II, 2013-14

VOLUME IX, ISSUE II

2013-2014

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Andy McAuliffe ’48 with his grandsons Paul McAuliffe ’16 and Justin Lee ’15

FEATURES 8 Once in. Never out.

Arrows Forever.

Members of our community reflect on what it means to be a part of this school

14 A Shared Will to Run

A team of six run the Boston Marathon to raise money for Boston Medical Center

16 A Tribute to J.P. Craven

Headmaster Burke’s remarks about Math teacher J.P. Craven ’06 and the events that followed last year’s marathon tragedy

DEPARTMENTS 2 Around Campus 7 Trustees Honored 26 Fine Arts 30 Winter Sports 39 Alumni Receptions

William L. Burke III P’95,’97,’00,’04 Executive Officer, Headmaster

40 Class Notes 46 In Memoriam

Students travel on a service trip to Haiti, as well as Ireland and Spain

Monsignor Contons honors the memory of “The Abbey Fathers”

St. Sebastian’s School Mission Statement A Catholic independent school, St. Sebastian’s seeks to engage young men in the pursuit of truth through faith and reason. By embracing Gospel values in an inclusive, nurturing community and by inspiring intellectual excellence in a structured liberal arts curriculum, St. Sebastian’s strives to empower students for success in college and in life. The ideal St. Sebastian’s graduate will be a moral and just person, a gentleman of courage, honor, and wisdom, a life-long learner who continues to grow in his capacity to know, to love, and to serve God and neighbor.

Credits St. Sebastian’s Magazine publishes three times a year.

Photos by Marshall Goldin, Marcus Miller and Christine Robertson

Douglas A. Kingsley, P’10,’10,’12,’13 Secretary Robert M. Wadsworth, P’10,’15 Treasurer J. Devin Birmingham ’84, P’14 David M. Calabro ’78, P’16 Devin C. Condron ’92 William T. Connolly, Jr. P’10,’12,’17 John DeMatteo II P’11,’13,’16,’18 John P. DiGiovanni ‘84, P’14 Dana G. Doe P’17 Rev. Michael E. Drea Sr. Janet Eisner, SND Patrick J. Hegarty ‘89 Jane M. Hoch P’07 Edward J. Hoff P’11,’13 Ross M. Jones P’16,’17 Wayne M. Kennard P’08 Rev. Brian R. Kiely John A. Mannix ’74 Robert J. Mulroy ’82 Mark L. O’Friel ’79 William A. O’Malley P’09,’10,’13 Stuart D. Porter Kristin E. Reed P’15,’17 Stephen P. Ward ’96 Celeste E. Wolfe P’09,’12

24 A Legacy Gift

Seán Cardinal O’Malley, OFM. Cap. Chairman James L. Elcock ’77, P’08 President

20 March Break Trips

2013-2014 Board of Trustees

St Sebastian’s School 1191 Greendale Ave Needham, MA 02492 781.449.5200

Kimberly A. Mullin P’13,’16 President, Guild of St. Irene Daniel W. Fulham P’14 President, Men’s Association John E. McNamara ’81,P’14,’18 President, Alumni Association Most Reverend John P. Boles ’47 James A. Cotter, Jr. ’57 J. Brad Griffith ’58 Frank M. Ward P’96 Trustee Emeriti

From the desk of the headmaster Wil l ia m L . Bu rk e I I I

Every human heart is summoned to beat with the rhythm of justice and charity.

—(Saint John Paul II) These words of our new saint, Pope John Paul II, remind us that we’re all made for and called to goodness, proper order, and love. That the summons is served to each heart with no woman and no man on the planet exempted gives us a powerfully positive sense of affinity for and unity with our sisters and brothers and is the bedrock of community.

Truly, we all want the same thing, and we’re all in this together – truths we strive in earnest to advance at St. Sebastian’s School every day.

The call to goodness is expressed in our educational philosophy shared each autumn at Admissions Open House: We believe that every young man wants to be part of something great. He wants to be as wise, as just, as balanced, and as brave as he can be, and he wants to fall ever more deeply in love with learning. Our job is to evoke from him his greatness and help him become ever more fully the man he wants to be in body, mind, and spirit.

In this issue of the magazine, you will read about individuals and communities on and beyond our campus who respond to the sacred summons in a host of ways, including: Loving worship, excellence in teaching and learning, devotion to parenting and grand-parenting, Neuroscience Club competition at MIT, Robotics tournaments, Debate tournaments, Harvard Model Congress engagement, art projects depicting and communicating with orphans from around the world, selfless, team-first devotion in athletics, creative performance on stage, service commitments close to home in such places as Boston’s Pine Street Inn and far away in Haiti, extraordinary service to our Board of Trustees, defense of our country, and care for the physical and spiritual needs of the wounded.

I thank every member of the St. Sebastian’s family for seeking and finding ways to help your School prosper, and I urge you to visit whenever you can.

May our hearts forever hear and respond to the call, and may God continue to bless us all.

Sincerely,

William L. Burke III Headmaster

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Around Campus News and Notes from Our School Community

St. Sebastian’s Goes to MIT Brain Bee Thirteen students from the St. Sebastian’s Neuroscience Network competed at the MIT Brain Bee on February 1, accompanied by faculty members Marissa Simms and Shayna Gilman. The Brain Bee, sponsored by local chapters of the Society for Neuroscience, aims to encourage high school students’ interest in neuroscience and inspire their pursuit of science careers.

The boys competed against students from 20 schools as they took an intense written neuroscience exam. St. Sebastian’s was represented among the top ten highest scorers by Paul Keady ’16, who advanced to the live neuroscience competition and was awarded third place in the running toward a spot in the International Brain Bee competition.

The Brain Bee also encourages students’ career exploration. The boys participated in a networking luncheon with a panel of medical and basic science

Chop-A-Thon Sets Record for Giving at Pine Street Inn On January 26, the St. Sebastian’s Men’s Association participated in the third annual Father & Son Chop-A-Thon at the Pine Street Inn, a non-profit in Boston dedicated to helping homeless men and women.

More than 75 members of the St. Sebastian’s Community participated, with students and fathers from every grade represented at the event. The participants —along with an extremely generous contribution from Trustee Stephen P. Ward ’96, President and CEO of Cape Dairy—donated more than 2,000 pounds of vegetables, which set a Pine Street Inn record for this type of event.

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research professionals representing academia, industry, and healthcare. The day ended with a keynote address on brain surgery by an esteemed neurosurgeon from the Boston area.

Congratulations to all the students who participated: Matthew Barron ’16, Michael Capone ’17, Sam Cullen ’17, Cedric Depestre ’15, Andrew Elcock ’17, Owen Finnegan ’16, Sam Gordon ’17, Paul Keady ’16, Casey Kelly ’16, John Nilles ’16, Michael Rozewski ’16, Tyler Wiik ’15, and Chris Wolpe ’15.

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Academic High Notes John Bartlett ’14 was named a Finalist in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. His performance on the 2012 Preliminary SAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test placed him in the top one percent of students nationwide. Only 15,000 students have advanced to Finalist and are eligible to earn a Merit Scholarship.

Owen Finnegan ’16 won First Place in Massachusetts in the Classics Association of New England (CANE) Annual Writing Contest. This year’s topic was: “What Mighty Contests Rise from Trivial Things: Consequence in the Ancient World.”

Mac Morris ’15, along with 21 other students from around the state, participated in the semifinal round of the English Speaking Union Boston Branch’s annual Shakespeare Competition in February at Babson College. Mac performed Sonnet 130 and a monologue from the Bard’s “Troilus and Cressida.”

St. Sebastian’s Hosts Annual Debate Tournament The St. Sebastian’s Debate Team hosted 15 independent schools at its annual Invitational Debate Tournament held on February 16. Students debated extemporaneous topics over three rounds of debate in both Novice and Advanced Divisions.

In addition to St. Sebastian’s, schools participating included Phillips Andover Academy, BB&N, Belmont Hill, Deerfield Academy, Phillips Exeter Academy, Groton School, Hotchkiss School, Loomis Chaffee School, Milton Academy, Northfield Mt. Hermon, Roxbury Latin, St. Mark’s, St. Paul’s, Stoneleigh Burnham, and Winsor School.

Michael Rozewski ’16 won a Speaking Prize for his individual performance in the Advanced Division.

FROM LEFT Edosa Onaiwu ’15; keynote speaker Dan Bunch

Dan Bunch Speaks at Black History Month Assembly Men with Positive Attitudes (MPA) hosted its annual Black History Month Assembly on February 3. The theme of this year’s assembly was “Thina Simunye,” Swahili for “We Are Together.” The program began with a moving video of a spoken-word poem about Affirmative Action, “The Black Bruins” by UCLA’s Sy Stokes, followed

by MPA students reading aloud senior Joseph Tran’s paper “Affirmative Action,” and musical performances by The Dana Hall School Gospel Choir and Marlon Matthews ’14.

The highlight of the program was a keynote address by Dan Bunch, the Director of the Learning to Learn

Program at Boston College, which assists first-generation and low-income students in navigating through college.

Bunch shared his story about growing up in the South at the height of the Civil Rights Movement and coming to Boston College in the mid-1970s. He talked about the importance of diversity and how it prepares students to become global citizens. He also challenged the students to take diversity into consideration when making their college choices, given the benefits a diverse student community can provide.

After addressing the assembly, Bunch moderated a discussion among St. Sebastian’s and Dana Hall students on the presence and importance of diversity in their lives.

100 Days to Graduation Breakfast The Senior Class celebrated its impending commencement with a special breakfast in Ward Hall on February 25. Headmaster Bill Burke and Alumni staff addressed the soon-to-be alumni, stressing the bonds of friendship the students have formed with both each other and the faculty during their time at the School.

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A Visit from Ray Bourque Former Bruin and Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Bourque attended Corporate Chapel on March 31 to help us kick off this year’s raffle for the Headmaster Scholarship Golf Tournament. The raffle prize features the opportunity to meet the hockey legend and watch a Bruins game from his personal suite. Bourque shared the secrets to his success in life and on the ice. He encouraged our students to work hard every day, whether in the classroom or in athletics, and to pursue their passions. It was a powerful and motivating message to everyone returning from March break. Thank you also to Bob and Debbie Reardon ’15 for arranging this truly memorable visit.

Juniors and Seniors who participated in Harvard Model Congress, led by History teacher Steven Thomasy (far right).

Awards of Excellence Earned at Harvard Model Congress

Former Bruin and Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Bourque shares an inspiring message.

On February 19, eleven students from the Junior and Senior classes journeyed to the Boston Sheraton Hotel to begin an exciting four days of Harvard Model Congress (HMC). One of the nation’s largest government simulation conferences, HMC requires high school students to research and then assume the identity of a Beltway insider. The men of St. Sebastian’s represented members of Congress, ranging from Senator Patrick Leahy (Vermont) to Senator Bill Nelson (Florida).

The St. Sebastian’s delegation was led by History teacher Steven

Thomasy, along with Religion teacher Michael Foley. HMC 2014 was the 28th conference for Thomasy. With such an incredible mentor at the helm, the Arrows did not disappoint, earning more than their fair share of the Conference’s awards. Eight of the eleven Arrows returned to Needham with an “Award of Excellence.” These awards, which are earned by receiving a majority of votes from one’s peers at the end of the Conference, require a student to not only pass an impressive amount of legislation through one’s committee, but also to earn the respect and admiration of his peers.

Annual Mother/Son Mass & Supper St. Sebastian’s mothers and sons filled the St. Bartholomew sanctuary on January 23 for the annual Mother/Son Mass & Supper. Father John Arens celebrated the Mass with musical support from St. Sebastian’s Schola and Mass Ensemble.

Following Mass, all enjoyed a dinner in Ward Hall.

Kevin Ginns ’14 and mom Deirdre with Andrew Corcoran ’14 and mom Maureen.

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Connor Campanelli ’14 and mom Carolyn with Jean Curley and her son Brian ’14.

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Robotics Team Competes in State Championships Nine members of the St. Sebastian’s School FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Team traveled to Bridgewater State University on March 8 to compete in the FIRST Robotics Massachusetts State Championships. St. Sebastian’s was one of 32 teams out of 82 from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine invited to attend.

The Arrows competed in five preliminary-round matches and, despite battling a plethora of mechanical and electrical setbacks throughout the day, finished with a 3 – 2 record. This performance moved the Arrows from its 30th place state ranking into a 16th place ranking.

Scholastic Art Awards Congratulations to four St. Sebastian’s students who were recognized for their outstanding artwork in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards competition.

More than 13,000 images were judged by panels that included educators, curators, and professional artists from across the Commonwealth.

Patrick Ryan ’18 was awarded the Gold Key for his Japanese-inspired Raku vase, a slab-build three-sided piece he made in Art Club and fired during a Raku workshop. The vase was on display at Boston City Hall Plaza during March.

Will Fox ‘18 earned a Silver Key award for his watercolor inspired by the now-famous photo by Boston Globe photographer John Tlumacki of 78-yearold marathoner Bill Iffrig reacting to the bombs at the finish line.

Connor Strachan ’14 & Sam Gordon ’17 both received an Honorable Mention.

Connor submitted a photo titled “Surveillance.” Sam submitted a painting titled “Endangered Turtles.”

(back row): Robotics Coach Dave Wilbur, Zach Chambers ’14, Shawn Lynch ’15, Chris O’Shea ’14 (lead programmer), James Hunt ’15, Peter Olson ’15, James Driscoll ’16; (front row): Des DiGiovanni ’14 (lead builder); Alex Pappas ‘14 (project manager); not shown: Jimmy Ryan ’16

Clockwise Artwork by Patrick Ryan ‘18, Will Fox ‘18, Connor Strachan ‘14 and Sam Gordon ‘17

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Service by the Numbers

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2,100

The number of alumni who have volunteered their time to the School this year, serving on the Alumni Board, as Class Agents or on the Reunion Committee

The pounds of produce collected for the third annual Father & Son Chop-A-Thon at the Pine Street Inn

182

72

The number of potraits students have created for children and teens around the world who have been neglected, orphaned, or disadvantaged since St. Sebastian’s began contributing to the Memory Project

The number of mothers currently involved in the Guild of St. Irene, giving their time to Homecoming, the Christmas Auction, Grandparents’ Day and many other initiatives that support St. Sebastian’s

500

How many students from urban schools benefit from the six field days hosted by St. Sebastian’s every summer

4,891

The approximate number of hours worked by the Class of 2013 as part of the Senior Service Project. The Class of 2014 will complete between their hours of service by mid-May, helping over 30 organizations.

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How many sweatshirts and sweaters were collected by students for Cradles to Crayons’ Warmth Drive

Former Trustees Honored for Service Former Trustees Mark Donovan P’07,’09 and Tim McCarthy ’81, P’09,’10 were honored for their service on the Board at a reception on January 24 at the Wellesley Country Club. Below are some of remarks Headmaster Bill Burke shared about each of them and their families.

Blessed Pope John Paul II and other great men and women of faith and honor remind us that we have a choice: We can live for ourselves alone and be miserable, or we can live for others and be joyful. Tonight, we honor Mark and Dawn Donovan, and Tim and Lynne McCarthy: two couples who clearly live good, true, and beautiful lives of faith, honor, and love for others, forever keeping these priorities in clear order—God, family, job.

Their powerfully positive influence on their families, on their careers, and on our School has been over-the-top excellent, and we are all so very, very grateful!

Mark & Dawn Donovan Supreme equanimity, exquisite sensitivity, easy eloquence and the preternatural pace of the top CEO who listens well, takes the long view, considers carefully, and acts decisively—these are the attributes of the Mark Donovan we have all come to know, love, and appreciate beyond words. As Chair of the Long Range Planning Committee and key member of the Endowment Committee, his opinions were highly sought after and very often carried the day.

Like Mark, Dawn is a person of remarkable intelligence, energy, and integrity. Gravitas in spades! A lover of books and a font of great ideas, she has made so many valuable contributions to the life of our School, and what a great hostess of receptions in Westwood and on the Cape!

Arrows Paul ’07, Alan ’09, and Glen ’12 exemplify the spirit of St. Sebastian’s at our very best, and their sister, Erin, a tremendously devoted and gifted educator, will forever be a beloved member of our family.

Board President Jim Elcock ‘77, P’08 and Headmaster Bill Burke with Mark Donovan and wife Dawn, daughter Erin and his mother Elinor Courtney and husband Alexander Courtney (sons Paul ’07, Alan ’09, and Glen ’12 not shown).

Headmaster Bill Burke and Board President Jim Elcock ‘77, P’08 with Tim McCarthy and family members Ryan ’10 with girlfriend Cassidy Higgins, daughters Taylor, Aislinn and wife Lynne (son Connor ’09 not shown).

Tim & Lynne McCarthy Tim ’81 is a connector with a superior mathematical mind and a host of other extraordinary gifts and talents. Over the years, he has steered so many truly great people, including Bill and Barb Connolly and their wonderful sons, into my office and into our School. Several years ago, when the Archdiocese announced that it was altering our pension plan, Tim threw his heart and soul into his work with our Finance Committee to put together the metrics that would enable us to make our excellent faculty and staff whole. The boost he and his fellow board members gave to our morale could never be measured. As Treasurer, he put together the metrics for our Capital projects benchmark guidelines. The eminently responsible steward’s steward, who keeps the long-term best interests of our School ever before him, Tim will forever be honored as a true hero in the St. Sebastian’s story.

Lynne is a terrific teacher and a fully engaged member of our family. And what awesome children! Connor ’09 and Ryan ’10, outstanding scholar-athletes at St. Sebastian’s, continue to grow in all the right ways, as do Taylor and Aislinn, two terrific young women of faith and honor.

Mark and Tim and their families are in our hearts forever, and we are so very blessed that it is so.

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Once in. Never out.

Arrows forever.

Community—our theme for the School year—is the word that tends to come to mind when people think of St. Sebastian’s. In Latin, it literally means “gift together,” or in other words, “give among each other.” This one simple word represents the sense of brotherhood, the bonds formed with faculty, the friendships created among parents, and so much more.

Members from each area of our community share what makes this School so special. The power of our community—and its lasting impact—is evident in their reflections.

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Andy McAuliffe ’48, P’75,’78,’79,’81,’86, GP’15,’16 / Alumnus / Parent / Grandparent As Andy sits in the stands at hockey games and

swim meets, he watches his grandsons, Justin Lee ’15 and Paul McAuliffe ’16, with a great sense of pride. In fact, his Arrows pride runs deep—he is not only the grandfather of two St. Sebastian’s students, but also a past parent, and a former student himself, along with his brother Lawrence ’48.

When the very first class of seniors graduated from St. Sebastian’s in 1945, Andy was a freshman. During his four years at the School, he earned 14 varsity letters—in football, basketball, hockey and baseball—and was recognized as one of the four outstanding schoolboy athletes in the state. Andy grew up in West Roxbury, and before convincing his mother to let him attend St. Sebastian’s, he had never thought of going to college. “St. Sebastian’s changed my life,” says Andy. He credits the priests, who were so devoted to teaching and coaching, with giving him a great education that set him up for success in the business world.

Andy and his wife, Claire, had five sons and a daughter.

For Andy, there was no question where his sons would all go to school. For 15 years, he was back at St. Sebastian’s, this time as a parent watching from the sidelines and in the audience, as Drew ’75, Larry ’79 (deceased), John ’78, Ted ’81 and Paul ’86 created their own memories. He got to know many of his sons’ friends,

only adding to the list of Arrows with whom he shared bonds that have continued to this day. While his daughter, Joanmarie Lee, could not attend St. Sebastian’s, she has become a very engaged current parent of Justin Lee ’15.

Nearly 70 years since he first walked onto the Nonantum campus as a student, Andy notes that although many things are different for his grandsons, some things are not, from the dedication of the faculty to the deep friendships made, and the feeling of community.

His page in the 1948 Yearbook reads: “Andy takes with him the abiding friendship of the St. Sebastian family. It is our hope to have that friendship act as a magnet that will draw him back often to the scenes of our mutual happiness.” How prescient!

We thank God that the magnet has drawn two more generations (and counting) into our family.

“I’m very proud to have two grandsons and my five sons go to the same school I did.”

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Father Arens / Chaplain “Cor ad cor.” Heart to Heart. For Father Arens,

this little phrase captures the way we teach and learn at St. Sebastian’s—with a heart that’s open and generous. And it speaks to the way we care for each other as a community.

As Chaplain, Father Arens has served as the school’s spiritual leader since 1990, beginning the same year as Headmaster Bill Burke. From daily Mass and Chapel services, to dedications, blessings and special celebrations, Father Arens plays an integral role in the daily life of the School and

helps students to grow in their faith. Yet, he says “The faith journey is not made alone. There is a shared Grace. The effort to be in a personal place of faith encourages and strengthens those around you. You don’t have to come from the Catholic tradition to be moved by the mission. Regardless of one’s religious beliefs, there is an inclusivity of community.”

Faith is at the center of St. Sebastian’s; it’s fundamental to what makes this community strong. The power of the mission translates to daily interactions in the classrooms, the hallways and on the fields. It is reflected in many connections formed between students, and the relationships students have with their teachers, who are also their coaches. As a religion teacher and sailing coach, Father Arens notes not just the impact teachers have on their students, but the truth that students inspire their teachers, too. “I love teaching because I know that I learn when I teach.”

Father Arens has been a part of many joyous moments, from hearing news of college acceptances to celebrating sports victories. He’s also acted as a source of comfort for many students and parents during times of sadness. He believes that taking care of each other is a huge team effort. “We’re all in this together,” he says. “We rejoice when someone is doing well. Grief is divided among us when something tragic happens.” Those occasions extend beyond the walls of the school as well, from baptizing babies and grandbabies and officiating at weddings of alumni to giving last rites and conducting funeral Masses.

For Father Arens, celebrating Mass every day is the greatest gift he has to give, but he feels blessed to be able to share all of the moments that make up the spiritual life of this School.

He also feels blessed to be able to share his art. Several of his beautiful landscape paintings have been auctioned off to help raise money for St. Sebastian’s, providing a way for him to combine his passion for art with his love for his School.

“St. Sebastian’s is a family, one that keeps extending itself,” says Father Arens. “People don’t ever really disconnect from this community. It’s like coming home.”

“We rejoice when someone is doing well. Grief is divided among us when something tragic happens.”

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Andrei Doohovskoy ’00 / Alumnus On a bitterly cold day in the woods, Andrei,

an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army, was recently leading a tough training exercise. As he looked around at this amazing group of young men working together, it reminded him of his classmates at St. Sebastian’s: disciplined, reliable, trustworthy.

In fact, through Andrei’s experience in the Army, including as an Operations and Planning Officer for a security force advising team in Afghanistan, he has discovered that there are several parallels between St. Sebastian’s and the military. In the Army, you have to care about the people who serve with you, but be uncompromising in your collective task. Andrei experienced this sense of brotherhood and purpose with his teammates while playing football and lacrosse at St. Sebastian’s.

Andrei not only created strong with his classmates, but with his teachers and coaches as well. Both in the classroom and on the field, according to Andrei “they set the example for how to succeed intellectually and academically, and provided the kind of mentorship that is rare to find.” Tough love from Coach Stanton and Coach Souza, Mr. Albertson’s brilliant skills in teaching Latin, Tae Kwon Do sessions with his advisor Mr. Wilbur at the crack of dawn—these types of experiences further strengthened the feeling of community. They also helped to form the person he was going to be spiritually, emotionally and intellectually.

Andrei has done and seen a lot since graduating from St. Sebastian’s in 2000. He went on to receive a BA from Georgetown and an MA from Harvard. In addition to serving in the Army, he spent several years studying and working in Russia. But it is his new role as a father that has deeply impacted his sense of community. Now, so many of the things that are ‘obvious’ about what makes a good community—spiritual life, caring for others, safety, education—have been brought into focus, allowing him to grasp the fundamental importance of community, and a powerful call to build the best community possible. “I want my daughter Maya to be around good people; and, because of this, I experience what I ‘knew’ before: that it is the people that create community. Good people—truly good people—are teachers and guides for those around them just by virtue of living their life in a positive and meaningful manner.

They are multipliers.”

Terry & Kathy Kennedy ’93,’98 / Past Parents “I love it. This is where I want to be.” These words, along with a huge grin, expressed how Ryan Kennedy ’93 felt after visiting St. Sebastian’s for the first time. Terry and Kathy were not surprised when four years later their younger son, Bob ’98, made the case to start at St. Sebastian’s in 7th grade instead of 9th like his brother. Bob saw how happy his brother was and wanted to be a part of the School as soon as he could.

Today, when Kathy drives by St. Sebastian’s with her grandchildren in the car she tells them, “This is the best school in the whole world.” St. Sebastian’s became their sons’ second home and their friends were like extra members of the family; their two daughters, Katie and Annemarie, felt the same way.

The school was an extension of the Kennedys’ values and they believe the faith piece laid an important foundation during those critical formative years. “The kindness, the loyalty, the way they supported each other; it’s so much about faith,” says Terry.

From Headmaster Burke to Mary Packenham in the front office, every member of the faculty and staff cared for each other and strove to encourage their boys to work harder and succeed. As parents, Terry and Kathy always felt welcome and encouraged to be a part of the school as well. Terry served on the Board of Trustees from 1990-2006, alongside great leaders like Jack Birmingham, Tom Swan and Brad Griffith, and continued to serve as a member of the Finance & Audit Committees until 2012. Kathy was very involved in the Guild of St. Irene, serving as President during the 19961997 school year. They enjoyed coming to the sports games and events not only to support their sons, but also to further their support of community.

It has been exciting for the Kennedys to watch the campus evolve and be a part of it as supporters of the capital campaign, but, they note, it was never about the buildings. It was always about the people. Since their last son graduated almost 16 years ago, they’ve had a continuous appreciation for the School and the lasting impact it has had on their sons’ lives. “Our connection to St. Sebastian’s doesn’t go away,” says Kathy. “It’s part of our lives and always in our hearts.”

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Bill & Mary Supple ’09,’10,’15 / Parents With two of his sons in tow, Bill bumped into Mary’s

Holy Cross classmate, Mike Nerbonne, while grabbing donuts on a Saturday morning at a bakery just down the street from St. Sebastian’s. Ned ’09 and Jack ’10 were only five and four at the time, too young for a campus tour, but Bill was impressed by the Assistant Headmaster’s enthusiasm for the School.

Following that chance encounter, now almost 20 years ago, the Supples continued to run into Mike around town and began to think early on about sending their sons to St. Sebastian’s.

Both believed in the value of a single-sex Catholic education, particularly since Bill was the product of it himself. But even more than that, it was the spirit of being an Arrow that drew them here. Their oldest son, Ned ’09, started at St. Sebastian’s

in 2003, followed a year later by Jack ’10, and by the time Will ’15 was in second grade, he had definitely caught “Arrow fever,” and couldn’t wait until he was old enough to attend.

The Supples have watched all three of their sons grow in body, mind and spirit. “This place partners with you to help you raise your kids,” says Bill. Each son has had his own unique experience, and Mary and Bill have experienced it all alongside them. But whether on the fields or the stage, as part of a club, or in the classroom, all three have benefited from the many mentors and role models who are part of this community – the teachers who go the extra distance, the coaches who make you want to do your best, the incredible leaders. The students look after each other, too. “Love God, work hard and take good care of one another—it’s really true,” says Bill.

As parents, the Supples have been actively involved in supporting the School.

Mary was on the Capital Campaign Steering Committee, and volunteered on the Guild of St. Irene, serving as Guild President in 20102011, a member of the Christmas Auction Committee for 10 years, and in her final two years, as the co-chair of the Care & Concern Committee. Bill has served as the auctioneer extraordinaire for the Christmas Auction the past two years. Both have been on the Parents’ Fund Committee. From cast parties and team dinners to the sidelines and special events, they’ve formed many wonderful friendships with other parents across all grades.

The Supples’ daughter, Maddy, also felt included in the St. Sebastian’s community. “Like Maddy, we think many sisters are amazed when Mr. Burke makes a point to engage them in conversation when they are first on campus for their brother’s games or plays or Homecoming activities,” says Mary. “Maddy would always be impressed when the next time she was at Seb’s he’d remember what her interests were and ask how her crew team was doing or where her choir was performing next.”

When Will graduates next year, the Supples will have been part of the St. Sebastian’s community for twelve consecutive years. So much has changed during those years, from the facilities to the sports program, and they look forward to seeing the School continue to grow.

They know their sons will stay connected as well.

As Ned ’09 approaches his fifth reunion, he still has “Arrow fever.” As Mary says, “Truly, the spirit that’s here is unmatched.”

“St. Sebastian’s partners with you to help you raise your kids.”

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Dan Fulham ’14 / Student Dan did not know a soul when he moved here from New York and started at St. Sebastian’s in 8th grade. He decided the best way to get to know his peers was to become involved, and the welcoming, friendly atmosphere made it easy. He felt encouraged to do many different things, to take risks, and to try something he hadn’t before.

Dan has spent the last five years throwing himself into the St. Sebastian’s community. In addition to playing football and basketball (serving as captain of both teams this year), he writes for The Walrus, The Journal and The Quiver, has been part of the Debate Team, and has participated in the Drama Club since 10th grade. Dan notes that peer pressure is a positive force at St. Sebastian’s that allows students to be themselves and know that they will be supported by their classmates. “I never thought I’d be in a play. I came to Sebs thinking of myself as an athlete. I will leave thinking of myself as a student, writer, actor, athlete.”

The friendships Dan has made during his time at St. Sebastian’s are ones he hopes will last a lifetime. From sharing stories in the library to meeting after school in the “lower lot,” the daily interactions with his classmates are among his favorite memories. Rituals like Chapel, where he’s sat in silence with his classmates once a week and listened to honest Chapel speeches, has made those bonds even tighter. “Regardless of one’s religious beliefs, the spiritual aspect is very important,” says Dan. “It brings people together.”

Dan has formed close relationships with his teachers and coaches as well. He believes that having his teachers also be his

“Once in. Never Out. It’s resoundingly true. Alums are always coming back, like they never left.” coaches further strengthens the connections he has with them and it motivates him to want to do well as a student and as an athlete. While students are expected to work hard, there is also room for laughter. “The best judge of any place is its sense of humor, and the humor here is not used in a derisive way; humor in the classroom is light-hearted and it’s abundant.”

Ultimately, everyone is rooting for each other. “Henry’s Corner,” the cheering section at sporting events, is evidence of that. Nicknamed after the famous alum and faculty member Henry T. Lane, “Henry’s Corner” is typically the largest and loudest group of fans in the league. “Everyone goes to see and cheer on their friends. It speaks to the sense of community.”

Although Dan will soon be graduating and heading to Middlebury College, he won’t be leaving St. Sebastian’s behind.

“Once in. Never Out. It’s resoundingly true. Alums are always coming back, like they never left.”

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A Shared Will to Run

By Christine Robertson

Courage. Focus. Resilience. Math teacher J.P. Craven ’06 may never have run a marathon before, but he possesses the qualities it takes to run one. And just like a marathoner, he’s used adversity to empower himself, to keep going, and to conquer evil with good. On April 21, 2014, J.P. will run in the 118th Boston Marathon to raise funds for Boston Medical Center—but he won’t be running alone. Six others will be running with and for him: his dad, his sister and four of his closest friends.

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year ago on Marathon Monday, J.P. was standing on Boylston Street at the finish line, waiting for his dad, Joe Craven, to complete his final Boston Marathon. J.P. was just 12 feet away when the first bomb exploded and knocked him to the ground. Shrapnel flew into his head, nearly slicing off the top of his ear. He tore off his sweatshirt, which was on fire, and he was bleeding.

Somehow he managed to run to the medical tent, from which he was then rushed to Boston Medical Center (BMC).

J.P.’s mom, Nancy, and younger brother, Brian ’17, had been watching from the other side of Boylston Street.

Joe was only a half mile from the finish line. When he heard his son was at BMC, he just kept running, heading down Mass Ave. to get to his son.

J.P. Craven ‘06 (2nd from left) with his dad, Joe, his sister, Deirdre, and his friends Brandon Luttinger and Billy Monahan.

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On that tragic day, the Cravens discovered the exceptional care Boston Medical Center provides. The incredible doctors performed several head and ear surgeries on J.P., saving his life.

Every nurse and member of the staff was knowledgeable, attentive and caring, supporting his family as they lived through this nightmare. “We will forever be indebted to BMC,” says Joe. Amazingly, J.P was released from the hospital five days later. After several more surgeries, he has healed over the succeeding months.

Joe knew right after the marathon that this would not be his last; it was now unfinished business. A few weeks later, J.P.’s sister, Deirdre, also decided she would run. J.P. started to think about it over the summer, and by September it was official—he was going to run his first-ever marathon. He’d never run more than seven miles, but decided it was something he just had to do.

Two college friends (Pete Kidwell, and Sam Payne) and two hometown friends (Brandon Luttinger and Billy Monahan) wanted to be a part of it as well. Before long, an amazing team was formed to support J.P. and to raise money for Boston Medical Center (BMC). “It means a lot to have friends who want to put in the time to do that for me, and who have taken such an aggressive approach to fundraising for BMC.” In fact, J.P.’s team has already surpassed their impressive goal of $100,000, raising a combined $115,000 to date, primarily from individuals, and they expect that number to rise to over $150,000.

“The amazing thing,” says Joe, “is that such unbelievably positive things have come out of this for us as a family.”

Training for the marathon and raising

money for BMC has given them, and their friends, a common purpose to rally around. It’s also been an opportunity to raise awareness of the exceptional work of the hospital. “What people don’t realize is that Boston Medical Center is the glue that holds the whole city together,” says Joe. On March 8, the Cravens hosted an event at their home in Hingham that served as both a fundraiser and a way to say thank you to the BMC staff and the many friends who supported them.

Support came from everywhere: the town of Hingham, Joe’s co-workers at Black Rock, and of course the St. Sebastian’s community. Not only is J.P. a teacher at St. Sebastian’s, but his two younger brothers, Conor ’14 and Brian ’17, are students. In the days and weeks following the bombings, faculty, parents, and students helped in whatever way they could, with Headmaster Burke leading the way. “I’m glad my brothers had that community when they were going through everything,” says Deirdre.

Training for the marathon was challenging at first, but then J.P. started to enjoy the runs. “It gave me insight into why people do this,” he says.

Unfortunately, the grueling nature of training for those 26.2 miles has taken its toll on J.P., who is wrestling with a knee injury. Time is no longer a factor; even if it takes him five hours, it’s about crossing the finish line. “It will probably be overwhelming, especially with the crowds,” says J.P. “I’m not really sure how I will feel, it’s hard to put into words.”

Whether or not J.P. actually crosses the finish line due to his knee injury, it’s remarkable that he has committed himself to trying. His six teammates, along with the other 36,000 participants, will be running for him—and for every other person harmed or killed by last year’s attacks—and he will be in the hearts and minds of his family, friends and many other spectators cheering from the sidelines.

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A Tribute to J.P. Craven

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The following remarks were made by Headmaster Bill Burke at a fundraiser for Boston Medical Center hosted by the Craven family on March 8. Invited guests included Rene Rancourt, the tuxedo-wearing crooner who sings the National Anthem before every Bruins home game.

know that I speak for all in thanking Joe and Nancy for opening their loving hearts and their beautiful home to us. May we please express our tremendous gratitude!

I met Joe several years ago at an admissions reception.

Intelligent, eloquent, laser-focused intense, he asked countless probing questions about our School. As you may know, we begin in 7th grade. J.P., his oldest, was then I believe in the 4th grade. So, I’ve known from the beginning that Joe doesn’t do anything from the seat of his pants. No last minute Harry, he! Rather, for Joe, it’s deep dive analysis, careful planning, go all the way studious, comprehensive, absolutely first-rate, excellent, or don’t go at all. Which brings us to Rene Rancourt, Kate Walsh, Mark Ferretti, Legal Seafoods, Sam Adams, the Craven family and all of you! Nothing but top shelf!

Rene, I knew you would have a bow tie, and I just couldn’t let you be the only one daring to go horizontal in this vertical world. Besides that, my attire of the moment is critical to the story I’m about to relate, and I’ll suffer through a stiff collar and buttoned down uncomfortable sartorial splendor any day for a good story. When I visited J.P. in the Boston Medical Center, I had just come from the Interfaith Prayer Service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, so I was dressed as I am now. As J.P. lay in bed with his loving family and friends around him, Joe said: JP, tell Mr. Burke about the visitor you had today.

J.P., all bandaged up, looked my way and said: Mr. Burke, I’m sorry to tell you that Governor Romney dresses better than you do.

I responded: JP, I’m not in competition with Governor Romney.

This is a one piece headmaster suit that zips up the back.

And one who laughed the loudest was J.P.’s sister, Deirdre, who had just arrived from southern climes, where she was working in an animal hospital and preparing graduation school applications. Like her parents and her brothers, Deirdre dreams big and works very, very hard. She set her sights on number 1: admission to the graduate school of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Well, Deirdre recently received the good news that she’s in, and Tufts just got a whole lot stronger.

A few years ago, one of our graduates, upon returning from

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his studies at Stanford, informed me that the entire cosmos of his university was divided between techies and fuzzies. Now, I’m a fuzzy, the kind of student who shied away from college courses that were looking for right answers. Let an Irishman pursue English and philosophy, give him a blue book and a pen, and he’s going to be just fine. But the techies really have to know things, and I have tremendous respect and admiration for students who excel in math and science. Connor Craven, who scored an 800 on the SAT math section, is one such extraordinarily talented student of whom I stand in awe. And he’s just as strong on the fuzzy side of things. A great debater, a dynamic leader of our Senior class, and a gifted athlete, he has been recruited to play lacrosse at Hamilton College, where he promises to star in the classroom, on the field, and everywhere else. We are so very proud of you, Connor.

My wife is a psychologist, so I read a lot more psychology than I might otherwise. William James, America’s first psychologist of international repute, writes: Our faith is faith in someone else’s faith, and in the greatest matters this is most the case.

Brian, the youngest, was just an 8th grader at St. Sebastian’s last year, when J.P. suffered his serious injuries. Just an 8th grader, but an absolute rock! He was at his mother’s side when the bomb went off, and he was seemingly at her side every frightening moment thereafter. Last April, Nancy shared with me several times that Brian insisted in the moment and ever after: It’s OK, Mom. J.P. is going to be OK. And the power that Nancy drew from Brian’s faith could never be measured or expressed.

Thank you, Brian, for your faith, which strengthened your mother’s faith, which strengthens all of our faith.

Mike Goldberger, one of Joe’s baseball coaches at Brown University, where he excelled as a pitcher, is a dear friend of Patty’s and mine. He was an usher in our wedding. Mike’s snapshot of Joe as an 18 year-old predicted the phenomenal success he has enjoyed in every area. And Nancy is as good as you get. And while both have achieved greatness in the world, it’s their parenting that I love most. Those blessed with children know that no matter what fancy job any of us is lucky enough

Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good.

(Romans 12:21) to have on this planet, its importance pales in comparison to being a good mother or a good father. God, family, job—the order you both live so lovingly well!

We are blessed to have Boston Medical Center CEO Kate Walsh with us this evening. And we have one of her very, very gifted surgeons with us as well. Could Dr. Morgan please come forward? Can I tell you, Dr. Morgan, that my brothers and sisters in the St. Sebastian’s family and I love you more than anyone we’ve never met? This hug is from all of us.

President John F. Kennedy paraphrasing Aristotle defines happiness as “the full use of your powers along the lines of excellence.”

The full use of Dr. Morgan’s considerable powers were called upon when she devoted 5 hours of her focused attention and world-class expertise to operating on J.P.—locating and extracting shrapnel from his skull and body and sewing him back up so he could return to his extraordinary good looks.

In fact he’s even better now in a Clint Eastwood ruggedly handsome sort of way. Nice job, Dr. Morgan.

After surgery, as J.P. lay in recovery, Dr. Morgan informed Joe and Nancy that she had prayed in earnest to St. Jude continually throughout the painstakingly precise operation, and she told them that there was simply no rational explanation as to why the shrapnel had not pierced J.P.’s skull.

Joe responded, I guess he was lucky. No, Dr. Morgan asserted, he was blessed. Blessed by God and blessed by you, Dr. Morgan.

And we are so very, very grateful.

As a token of our appreciation, I would like to present you with this St. Sebastian’s medal, which we have had blessed. __________________________________________ With the intercession of St. Jude and St. Sebastian conspiring with the skill and devotion of Dr. Morgan and the grace of God, all shall be well.

I knew J.P. first as an applicant and then as a 7th grade student. An intelligent, earnest, multi-talented scholar, athlete, and leader of faith and honor, he enjoyed tremendous success from the outset, and he just kept getting better and better.

How richly blessed we were to hire him after his phenomenally successful career at Davidson. Now a full-time math teacher, J.P. has also taught science for us, and he’s proven to be an excellent coach wherever he’s needed: cross country,

hockey, and varsity baseball, where he’s especially revered.

Listen to what his colleagues say about him: Math Department Chair Jim Rest: So many good things to say about J.P. that it’s hard to find a place to start! He brings energy, enthusiasm and integrity to everything he does. He eagerly jumped at the opportunity to stretch into the area of Statistics this year, not that I was surprised, and his competency is unquestioned. J.P. supports his students while pushing them to achieve. He is one of those rare teachers who simply understands kids and enjoys connecting and challenging them to be better. J.P. is a special member of the Math department, but more importantly he is a vital member of St. Sebastian’s. J.P. knows how to have fun, but when it comes to work his focus is admirable. A true teacher/coach, J.P. has a tremendous future in education and I hope, for the sake of his colleagues and students that he sticks around for a very long time.

Science Chair Dave Wilbur: One thing that stands out to me about J.P is his level-headedness.

He isn’t easily rattled, he doesn’t rush to judgment, and he thinks before he reacts. These are qualities I still strive for at times, even as a veteran teacher.

Another thing that stands out is his concern for the wellbeing and success of each of his students. He fits in at St. Sebs because he cares about the kids as much as he does about the material he is teaching. He recognizes a struggling student, makes an effort to connect with that student, and then works with all parties (student, advisor, parents) to help that student grow and improve.

Dean of Students Brendan Sullivan, who, until recently, also served as Athletic Director: Smart, Strong, and Steady…

There are many characteristics that educators try to develop in students, but the most important one for a successful life is resilience. J.P. is the model of resilience, and there is no better model for our students. He was going to be with the Varsity baseball team last spring, and there was no way to stop him. It was an incredible moment for our school when he showed up to the baseball field before a big game just weeks after the injuries.

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Brendan points to a huge moment in the healing process. Let me share the message I sent to our St. Sebastian’s family on the day of the bombing: April 15, 2013 We are all greatly saddened by the cowardly acts of violence perpetrated in Boston this afternoon. We pray that the deceased rest in heaven, that the injured enjoy speedy recoveries, and that the victims’ families and friends may be comforted by our Lord’s peace.

As you may have heard, faculty member, J.P. Craven, has sustained injuries from the explosion and is being treated in a Boston hospital. Please join us in praying for his full recovery.

Happily, the faculty members who ran in the race are fine.

We will hold a prayer service during Corporate Chapel tomorrow at 7:50 AM. All are welcome.

“Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good.”

(Romans 12:21).

May God bless us and grant us peace. __________________________________________ Four days later, I had the honor and joy of sharing these words: April 19, 2013 Dear St. Sebastian’s Family, I write to share the great news that faculty member, J.P. Craven, continues to heal miraculously well. I was privileged to spend time with him and his wonderful parents, Joe and Nancy, yesterday and learn that all of his wounds are expected to heal and that he should be discharged from the hospital very soon.

God is great, prayers are answered, and J.P. is an extraordinarily strong young man in body, mind, and spirit. He makes us all want to become the best we can be, and we love him for it.

My wife, Patty, and I were privileged to attend the Healing Our City Interfaith Service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston yesterday morning. J.P.’s parents were there as well.

So many beautiful words from so many strong religious leaders inspired us all: “God is here in our resilience…in this city that has always faced the darkness head on…we will rise resolutely in community as one…we can see and be the light again…we are shaken but not forsaken……selfless goodness resides in us…we are children of eternity…we can be better channels for the grace of God to enter our world… God’s love will yet have the last word.”

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[And I concluded:] Let’s continue to storm heaven, asking God to welcome the deceased, to heal the injured and the brokenhearted, and to help us fully live the message of Martin Richard, who has passed at the tender age of 8: No more hurting people—Peace.

May God continue to bless us all.

Love, Bill Burke __________________________________________ Several years ago I heard former Red Sox lefthander, Bill “Spaceman” Lee hold forth in interview about his love and awe of the game. Think about it, he said: One out, man on first, I release the pitch, the batter hits a groundball to short, the shortstop fields the ball and flips it to second, the second baseman catches it on the bag and fires to first for an inning ending double play. Poetry in motion and it all started with me throwing the ball and then everyone did his job to perfection.

Well, that’s what we say on Marathon Monday. The bombs went off and the first responders, the runners, the fans, the fire fighters, Bill Evans ’77, P’17 and his brother and sister police officers, Dr. Morgan, Kate Walsh and their brother and sister medical professionals, Cardinal Sean and Liz Walker and their fellow clergymen and women all sprang to action, behaving as though they were born for this moment. Selfless, courageous, truly beautiful poetry in motion, inspiring beyond words and reminding us of such important truths!

This I believe, through the grace of God and the heroic acts of women and men, we saw the best of us that day and it’s only gotten better.

In closing, I share that every year at St. Sebastian’s School I select a one word theme. This year it’s Community. Last year, very fittingly, it was Integrity. Several years ago, I selected Open because it was the word I overheard myself using the most when counseling a person struggling with faith. And we all struggle.

This is my urging: Just be open to the possibility that there is a God, Who loves us more than we can love. I then say: You’re a smart person. You’ll figure it out from there.

And so in closing, may we be ever open in mind and spirit and embrace the truth that we always and forever have access to the two most powerful forces in the universe: God and people of good will through our Lord works. And both forces are in such wonderful evidence this evening, and we are so very, very grateful.

May God bless us all.

Summer Workshops in

Writing & Science July 7–18 or July 21–August 1, 2014 These two distinct workshops, run by St. Sebastian’s faculty, are an enriching learning opportunity for students looking for a challenging and fun summer experience.

Open to all boys entering grades 5–9 Learn more and help us spread the word to your family, friends and colleagues:

www.stsebs.org/workshops

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Tout Moun Se Moun

by John Eaton & Mike Lawler

Headmaster Burke often cites Pope John Paul II’s quotation, “There is only one community, and it is a community of all humanity,” to highlight the interconnectedness of all people. The Haitian people have a comparable Creole expression, “tout moun se moun,” which translates “all people are people.” This past March break six students, four fathers and two faculty members furthered their understanding of the oneness of all communities by traveling to the remote area of Fond-des-Blancs, Haiti.

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hile in Fond-des-Blancs, the team from St. Sebastian’s witnessed the extreme poverty and lack of resources that are realities for the vast majority of Haitians. Conversely by immersing themselves into the local village the group also discovered that the people from Haiti are not defined by grim statistics. The joy and hope that comes from scoring a goal during a soccer match, singing at Mass, seeing a job well done, or sharing a joke is the same in Haiti as it is anywhere. The lasting lesson that the Haitian people taught the group from St. Sebastian’s was indeed “Tout moun se moun.”

The group of students: Cedric Depestre ’15, Paul Keady Jr. ’16, Harry Kelleher ’16, Jack McLaughlin ’16, Liam Noonan ’16, and Seamus Noonan ’17; fathers: Paul Keady Sr., David Kelleher, Hugh McLaughlin, and Bill Noonan; and faculty members John Eaton and Michael Lawler departed for Haiti on the Saturday morning of March 15th.

After flying into Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital city, the group drove four hours from the urban sprawl of Port-au-Prince to the town of Fond-des-Blancs on the southern peninsula of Haiti. The contrast of the frenzy of Port-au-Prince to the

calm of Fond-des-Blancs was startling.

Motorcycles were replaced with donkeys, hawker stands replaced with roosters, and the fallen presidential palace replaced with expansive mountains.

Upon arrival at Fond-des-Blancs the group was lodged at the St. Boniface Foundation’s hospital in the center of the village. The hospital gives free medical care to close to 50,000 people annually in the remote area of the Southern Peninsula of Haiti. The St. Sebastian’s group members observed the efforts of the St. Boniface staff as they provided health care, delivered and tracked vaccinations for the local children, oversaw the construction of a new maternity wing, and ran the only spinal cord rehabilitation center in Haiti—the part of the medical complex where we focused our efforts. We worked with a local carpenter and many of the residents to construct and paint twelve handicap accessible garden boxes that will allow the rehabbing Haitians to grow plants and herbs to sell at market.

Each night after our daily routine of work, meetings with members of the St. Boniface team, interactions with the Fond-des-Blancs locals and dinner, we gathered in a circle with the St. Boniface staff to discuss the day’s events and to

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“We were struck by the ever present smile on the faces of the young children, the determined and focused efforts of the construction workers, and the high level of hope that is palpable from the Haitian people.” reflect on the memories, lessons and questions those experiences inspired.

On the second night, after a meeting and tour with St. Boniface’s head of construction, hours of productive work building the garden boxes with the residents, a competitive (if losing) effort against the local girls’ soccer team, and a St. Patrick’s Day meal of corn-beef and cabbage, we returned to the Haitian saying “tout moun se moun” (“All people are people”) and asked each member of the circle to share a sensory detail from the day that emphasized that idea. Students, parents, teachers and St. Boniface staff members described the sound of high fives at the soccer game, the smell of the paint on the garden boxes, the feel of the dry dirt of the soccer field, the sound of a Haitian girl singing along to the radio, the sight of St. Seb’s religion teacher John Eaton dancing to that music, the sound of kids laughing, the smell of the corn beef cooking, the sight of the residents

of the spinal cord injury center coming out of their rooms to help us build the garden boxes, and perhaps most memorably, St. Boniface President and CEO Connor Shapiro’s description of a moment during the day when he stood on the roof of the hospital and saw the St. Boniface Foundation in motion— the hospital, the spinal cord injury center, the garden, the construction of the maternity wing, the administrative building—and considered how their collective efforts improve the lives of so many Haitians in need.

The people of Fond-des-Blancs face daily problems that are common to the developing world: lack of clean water, lack of a sewage system, high rates of malnourishment and staggering rates of infant mortality. Despite these enormous challenges our group was struck by the ever present smile on the faces of the young children, the determined and focused efforts of the construction workers, and the high level of hope that

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is palpable from the Haitian people. We were humbled and inspired by our short trip to Haiti and feel compelled to tell the story of all whom we were blessed to meet. The details we shared during our nightly meetings and our experiences in Haiti more broadly continually reflected the strength, faith and humanity of the Haitian people. Each member of our group was reminded of the simple and profound lesson: all people are similar.

We express our gratitude to St. Sebastian’s for allowing and supporting the school’s first trip to Haiti. We also thank parent and experienced Haiti traveler Hugh McLaughlin for organizing and leading our journey, and finally we pass along our deep appreciation to St. Sebastian’s parent and St. Boniface President and CEO Connor Shapiro for bringing us to Fond-des-Blancs and inspiring us with his humble and selfless approach to life and his important and impactful work.

We hope that the partnership between St. Sebastian’s School and the St. Boniface Foundation continues in the months and years ahead.

To learn more about the St. Boniface Foundation, visit www.haitihealth.org.

St. Sebastian’s Abroad During March break, St. Sebastian’s students headed to Ireland and Spain for a week of adventures and a unique opportunity to experience a different culture and part of the world.

Ireland Six members of the Class of 2016 had the opportunity to stay with Irish families for the week as part of an exchange program with St. Michael’s College, a Catholic high school in Dublin.

Jack Ragnoni, Aaron Wolfsberg, Mike Rozewski, Cam Finnegan, Owen Finnegan and Jimmy Ryan were accompanied by Science teacher John Ryan and his wife Jean.

The students’ first few days were packed with excitement.

They watched as Ireland won the Six Nations Rugby Final over France, saw some traditional Irish music and step-dancing, and visited the Guinness Storehouse. Monday was St. Patrick’s Day, a wild day to be in Ireland. The boys took in a huge parade, as well as hurling and Gaelic football matches at Croke Park. Tuesday through Friday were school days, and the St. Sebastian’s students had the opportunity to attend various classes at St. Michael’s.

Other activities on those days included walking along the cliffs at Howth, visiting the Irish Times factory, and watching a charity rugby match.

It was an enriching and fun trip full of new experiences, and as a bonus, there was hardly any rain! The students look forward to hosting the boys from St. Michael’s College during a week in April.

SPain Spanish teachers Shayna Gilman and Andrew Digan accompanied six students on a trip to Spain: Conor Masterson ’15, Matthew Guarino ’15, Jake O’Neil ’17, Austin Huffman ’17, Erik Jones ’16, and Luke Jones ’17.

The group spent the first three days in the Madrid area, which included visiting the world-renowned Prado art museum, as well as enjoying some delicious tapas and churros in the cosmopolitan capital city. They also made a day trip to nearby historic Toledo.

The rest of the trip took the group of eight to Andalusia, the southernmost region of Spain. They explored the cities of Cordoba, Sevilla, and Granada. Highlights included a flamenco lesson as well as tours of several prominent landmarks, including cathedrals. A terrific week culminated with a stay in Torremolinos, right on the Mediterranean Sea. The trip was an incredible experience for all!

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A Legacy Gift Five priests known as “The Abbey Fathers”—Albert Contons,

Daniel Gilmartin, John Mahoney, Daniel Barrett and Daniel Hannigan— all taught at St. Sebastian’s, most of them for more than 20 years during the 1950’s, 60’s and early 70’s. Their nickname was derived from a beautiful property they owned together with Rev. Robert Bryson and Msgr. John Connor in Marshfield, MA, called “The Abbey.” Today, only one of the five, Monsignor Contons, is still living; but through a generous gift to St. Sebastian’s, he has honored their memory while giving back to the School that they all loved.

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Four of the five “Abbey Fathers” Daniel Gilmartin, Daniel Barrett, John Mahoney, a seminary classmate and Albert Contons.

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n 1953, when Monsignor Contons started teaching at St. Sebastian’s, there was a group of priests who would rent a house for the summer and he decided to join them. It became a tradition and after a few summers, the priests decided it only made sense to buy a house that they could all enjoy for years to come.

On April 19, 1956, the group of St. Sebastian’s priests became the proud owners of the home in Marshfield. It was the first house they looked at together and it quickly was dubbed “The Abbey.” The title was perfect; it honored the real estate agent who helped them find the home and advised them so wisely (her first name was Abbey), and also seemed fitting for its religious association.

When “The Abbey Fathers” first bought the house, it needed much repair. Thankfully, Father Barrett was an excellent carpenter, and each day he would give everyone an assignment. They would work until late afternoon when they would head off to the beach. After a couple of years, the house was in tip-top shape and there was more time to relax during the summers and on days off.

Many fond memories were created at “The Abbey” over the next several decades. In addition to Father Barrett’s invaluable carpentry skills, he was also an excellent cook and prepared countless scrumptious meals. The house had a gorgeous view of the ocean and river. The priests would watch the boats from the wraparound porch, with a breeze even on the warmest day.

There were lots of days at the beach and “sailing the seven seas” on Father Hannigan’s boat. Students and alumni who lived in the area would stop by to visit, and in later years, to help.

Meanwhile, most of the five priests continued to teach at St. Sebastian’s and touched the lives of many young Arrows.

Father Gilmartin, a “gentle giant,” taught Math and was a very successful basketball coach, winning two New England Championships. Father Barrett, a Latin teacher and School

librarian, demanded only the very best. Father Mahoney, also demanding but well-liked, taught Math and served as School photographer and track coach. Father Hannigan taught Latin, Math and Religion and coached football and hockey.

Monsignor Contons, the great intellect of the group, taught Latin and French and coached tennis.

For 56 years, including the time they taught at St. Sebastian’s, “The Abbey” served as a great escape. But after all of his friends and co-owners passed away, Monsignor Contons made the decision to sell the house. He thinks the Fathers would be pleased by his choice to give a significant portion of the real estate sale to St. Sebastian’s. “I see it as a way to help the School and its students, while also keeping the Fathers’ memory alive.”

The Abbey Scholarship Fund leaves a legacy that revives their devotion to this school and will help future generations of Arrows.

“The phenomenally generous gift of $350,000 to our endowment for financial aid evinces the selfless dedication of our priest faculty, who only yesterday called their students to greatness in the classroom and now and forever nurture and support Arrows of today and tomorrow,” states Headmaster Bill Burke. “The future of our School will depend, to a very large extent, upon the philanthropy of donors who support our endowment in the loving spirit of Msgr. Contons and his brother priests.”

For information on how you can leave your own legacy to St. Sebastian’s or add to the Abbey Scholarship Fund, contact Rich Arms, Director of Development, at 781-2470116 or richard_arms@stsebs.org. Whether it is a gift of real estate, a deferred gift, or to leave St. Sebastian’s in your will, you can have an impact on the School’s future success.

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Marlon Matthews ’14 pictured with his Maya sketchbook, codex and tile.

The Art of Storytelling

By Deirdre Rynne

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t. Sebastian’s art students recently worked on a special project inspired by the visual language and innovative art forms of the Maya civilization. The idea for the project originated from a Teachers as Scholars course Art teacher Deirdre Rynne took at Harvard University this past fall entitled “Art & Politics in Ancient America.”

Energized by the course, Rynne organized a private tour for her students of the An-

cient America wing at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Eulogio Guzmán, the Tufts Professor who taught the seminar, led the tour and shared some of his knowledge as a Mayan scholar with the students.

Following the trip, students transferred their enthusiasm for Maya art into creating their own individual codex, a book filled with Maya hieroglyphs (or logographs). Ideas captured in a sketchbook were ultimately developed

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into a “folding” book of colorful illustrations that tell a personal story.

Rynne and Ceramics teacher Barrett Ellis then collaborated to generate a ceramics portion to the project. Each student created a tile that reflected the story told in their codex. The multi-stage process was an opportunity to learn about an ancient culture and the power of symbolism as a form of expression.

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Teaching Climate Change: Global Awareness in the Art Room

By Deirdre Rynne

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ver the past decade, National Geographic Photographer James Balog has devoted his life to photographing glaciers as they melt at a rapid rate. Merging art and science, Balog’s breathtaking and haunting images tell the blunt and powerful story of our planet’s changing ecosystems. As part of an initiative to raise awareness of climate change in our School, art students watched Balog’s award-winning documentary film “Chasing Ice” and studied his book “Ice: Portraits of Vanishing Ice.” They then used his work as inspiration to create paintings of melting glaciers.

This small class assignment quickly grew into a well-attended Art Club project, where many rookie and veteran artists put brush to the canvas.

The students worked with a variety of mediums to build the texture and shimmer of ice.

A week after we began looking at this work, tragedy struck in the Philippines with the devastating Typhoon Haiyan and the artwork gained relevancy for the students. Our studio has been filled with photographs of young Filipino orphans for whom we are creating portraits for as part of The Memory Project and we are grateful none of these children were harmed by the super storm. St. Sebastian’s students inquired and in some cases researched the relationship between global pollution and dramatic climate changes which scientists believe result in deadly storms such as Haiyan.

For these students, seeing Balog’s photography and films was life changing; it made them think about the way we lead our lives and consider our human footprint in pollution. The artists’ work celebrates Balog’s initiative while also

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promoting awareness about global pollution. Our aim in the Art Studio is to empower our students with reputable and reliable resources on current issues and to generate passion-driven learners, good global citizens and open-minded thinkers!

Bringing Comedy to the Stage

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he winter drama production had its ups and downs this season, with rehearsals and performances repeatedly interrupted by frequent snow storms, but the shows debuted to great success on a snowy Valentine’s Day weekend. Each evening began with two skits directed by Mac Morris ‘15 and CJ Santosuosso ‘15. Both skits were riffs on a “play within a play” theme, and the audience got many chances to laugh along with the actors.

Following intermission, the players performed a one-act play written and directed by senior Jack Goldman titled “On the Same Page.” The show follows two high school troublemakers awaiting judgment for a prank gone wrong. As the pair sit outside the vice principal’s office, they flash back to the days leading up to the prank. Trying to get their stories straight, each tells his own version of events, complete with felonious football players, angry parents, bloodthirsty administrators, and a cardboard cutout of Hannah Montana. When all is said and done, justice is served during a wild courtroom scene.

After its shows at St. Sebastian’s, the cast took “On the Same Page” to the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival in March.

The show was a festival hit, and helped earn Des DiGiovanni ‘14 and Tom Caravolas ‘15 individual acting awards. Congratulations to Jack and the entire Drama Club on a successful winter season.

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Jack of All Trades

By Marcus Miller

The audience broke into applause before Jack Goldman ’14 had even left the stage. It was the final show of the day at the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival, and as the crowd rose to its feet, Jack walked backstage smiling. “On the Same Page,” the show he had written and directed, was a hit.

The Drama Festival was a culmination for Jack, who has appeared in 15 drama productions in six years at St. Sebastian’s.

But as a seventh grader, he never imagined an extensive theater resume, much less that he would write and direct his own show during his senior year.

“I tried out for that first winter play and I didn’t make it,” said Jack. “It was the first show I’d ever tried out for. I had watched the fall production and thought it was pretty good, and I said, ‘what the heck, I’ll try out and see what happens.’”

Jack would make his first show the following spring. He was cast as an ensemble member, but two days before the show was to go on, he was thrust into a lead role when a cast member got sick. He learned his new part in less than 48 hours, and despite improvising a few lines and occasionally laughing on stage, the show was a success.

“I was thinking, ‘I laughed on stage, I should probably never do this ever again.’

But John Barrack ’11, who directed the show said, ‘No, no, no, you really should.’”

Ever since then the St. Sebastian’s Drama Club has surrounded Jack with friends who inspire him and teachers who encourage him to grow.

“Mr. Rogers and Mrs. Stansfield — they’re incredible. How I could’ve made it through the fall play without Mr. Rogers, I have no idea. He is a lifeline and a fantastic guide. And Mrs. Stansfield was an immense help in the winter. My plot was scattered, and she helped me fix the ‘Well, that makes no sense’ moments. Without them I’d never be the actor I am today.”

Drama Club also presented many challenges for Jack; from dancing and singing in “Damn Yankees!” to memorizing more than an hour of dialogue for the lead role in this year’s fall production, “The 39 Steps.” But writing would prove his toughest challenge yet.

“I co-directed some skits in sophomore and junior year,” said Jack, “but I had never written anything. In the process of writing this winter show, I wrote half of three or four different scripts that I ended up throwing away.”

When inspiration for “On the Same Page” finally did arrive, it came from Jack’s personal experiences at St. Sebastian’s and in the Drama Club. He credits his cast with making his show a success.

“The show worked because the guys were so incredible. My directing style is pretty simple. I told everyone, ‘Listen, I want you to do crazy stuff, and I will rein you in when I think it’s over the line.’

And there was plenty of reining in. But I told them ‘these characters will be what you make them, so you have to commit to them and do what you want.’ What made me really happy was that they had a ton of fun with it. Our biggest worry was that we were all going to burst into laughter on stage.”

The senior members of the Drama Club will go their separate ways after graduation, but Commencement won’t mean the end of Jack’s drama career.

Though he plans to pursue a degree in business, he doesn’t rule out doing an occasional show.

“I’ll give it a try in college. Originally I wasn’t, but enough people have said, ‘You need to try; you need to see what happens.’

So I will. I’ll try out. I’ll see what happens.”

And if past performance is any indication, what happens will almost certainly be followed by a standing ovation.

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by Coach Sean McCann The St. Sebastian’s Varsity Hockey Team has been blessed with many outstanding players during the past four years. Names such as Bergin, O’Regan, Burke, Brown, Hanifin, Kelley, MacAfee and McLaughlin who have all been impact players with three or more years of experience are gone and a new group of young and eager athletes have taken their place. This year marked the changing of the guard. As many as six new players made the team and six more were going to see significant ice time in comparison to last season.

Fortunately, this year’s Arrows were guided by three outstanding individuals whose collective leadership supported the team through a difficult stretch and carried them to an inspirational finish.

The senior tri-captains—Teddy Griffin, Nick Flanagan and Corey Ronan—were outstanding examples for this young team.

The chemistry and work ethic of the team were exceptional as we went through a huge learning curve.

The season started with a heated game against Rivers. Both student bodies turned out in force to support their schools.

Rivers grabbed an early lead in the first period until newly arrived freshman defenseman Eric Jeremiah scored his first goal of the season off a nice feed from Ronan. From this point forward the seniors took control of the game as Flanagan scored early in the third period to take the lead. However, overtime was needed and Griffin provided the fireworks when Austin Lewis made a cross crease pass for a wide open net. The team celebrated with the students to start the season off on a good note.

The first ISL game was up next and netminder Danny Higgins ’15

stood strong as he made 36 saves while forward RJ Murphy ’17 scored his first goal of the season as the teams tied 2-2.

BB&N and New Hampton provided great competition, but a hat trick by Flanagan against BB&N and two goals

by Will D’Orsi against New Hampton propelled the team to two victories.

A very strong Brooks team came to campus and the game was extremely physical from beginning to end. Both teams exchanged goals every period, but a late power play goal by Brooks and an overtime strike proved to be the difference as St. Seb’s fell 4-3.

The annual Christmas tournament brought a great group of schools to St. Sebastian’s and the action was terrific.

The Arrows’ first opponent was Albany Academy. A quick three goal lead by Albany in the first period provided an opportunity to test the team’s resolve. The second and third periods were completely different as St. Seb’s carried a 31-11 shot

St. Sebastian’s Varsity Hockey took the ice at the Dexter School on Sunday, January 5, 2014, for an exhibition game against the U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team. This was a great opportunity and experience for our players to be challenged by the best women’s players in the world.

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advantage to claim a 4-3 victory. The following day Williston-Northampton stood in the way of the championship game. Both teams played extremely well, but it was an Austin Lewis power play goal from Brendan Goostray ’17 and Mike Mackintire ’16 that proved to be the difference. In the final game the Arrows were to meet an undefeated Canadian school from Ontario. St. Andrew’s had won the tournament before, but this year they were bringing their best squad in five years. A back and forth affair early in the match unraveled during the second period. A power play goal by Matt Doherty provided the only offense as St. Andrew’s claimed their second tournament title.

The next nine games proved to be the most difficult stretch of the season as seven of those teams made it to the New England Playoffs. Top non-league opponents such as Berkshire, Exeter and Andover and the first round of games against ISL teams was a daunting task.

Although both Tedy Loughborough and Danny Higgins provided excellent goaltending, the team lacked the experience on the blue line and the depth in scoring to win enough games.

However, the team gained valuable experience and learned what it took to play intense and committed hockey.

Three overtime losses and five one goal losses proved to be heartbreaking, but the players were extremely resilient and continued to compete and gain experience.

The last nine games of the season were against all ISL opponents. However, the second time through the gauntlet was much more rewarding. The team defense was a great deal improved as Matt Ouellette, Matt Blue, Matt Doherty, Jack McCool, Mike Mackintire and Eric Jeremiah held the opponents to only 2.22 goals per game while limiting the shots to fewer than 30 per game. At the same time, the offense that was led

On January 8, 2014, the St. Sebastian’s Community bundled up to cheer on Varsity Hockey at Frozen Fenway as they took the ice against Belmont Hill.

After an early power-play goal by Matt Doherty ‘15, solid defense and terrific goaltending by Teddy Loughborough ‘14 (34 saves) helped the Arrows keep a 1-0 lead into the third period. But Belmont Hill tied the game early in the final period, sending the match into overtime where they scored the game-winning goal. Despite the loss our Arrows showed tremendous effort.

by Ronan and D’Orsi all year seemed to be more balanced. Nick Flanagan continued to score important goals while John Rourke was back from injury and brought a spark at center that was sorely needed. Christian Capello and Christian Reenstierna provided some timely offense and the freshmen duo of RJ Murphy and Brendan Goostray continued to improve while playing valuable minutes down the stretch. Newcomers Paul McAuliffe and Peter Mullin brought a large presence to the team with their size and determination as they look to become instrumental parts of this program.

Although the team played some inspirational hockey during the last month of the season and finished with a 6-3 record in the last nine games, the New England playoffs remained just out of

reach. Outstanding games against Milton, Lawrence and Belmont Hill allowed the Arrows to drive to the post season, but a difficult last second loss to Thayer ended up being the difference.

This year’s team is very proud of their accomplishments and has grown more than any team in preparation for next season. There is no doubt that outgoing seniors Flanagan, Griffin, Lewis, Loughborough, Ouellette and Ronan will be greatly missed, but captain-elect Matt Doherty and assistants Will D’Orsi, Danny Higgins and John Rourke will certainly have a great group to mold and lead because of this year’s seniors.

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Varsity Skiing

by Coach Deirdre Rynne For the first time in St. Sebastian’s history, its Alpine Ski Team won a NEPSAC Championship on February 12, 2014 at Mt. Sunapee! Led by co-captains Richard Arms ’14 and Henry Finnegan ’14, the team dominated in both the Giant Slalom and Slalom races. Peter Murphy ’18 was the top ranked skier that day for the team, earning a 4th in the Giant Slalom and 6th in the Slalom. Murphy, an accomplished racer, was a force throughout his rookie season and NEPSACs was no exception as he laid down runs that rivaled those of veteran seniors. Arms was close on Murphy’s tail placing 6th in the Giant Slalom and 7th in the Slalom. Finnegan, in a dramatic return to the slopes that week after sustaining an injury during the fall, placed an impressive 11th in the Giant Slalom and 10th in the Slalom.

Last season, a call was made to the St. Sebastian’s community for more skiers.

Next year’s co-captains Seve Mustone ’15

and Doyle Silvia ’15 answered that call.

These two juniors joined the veterans of the team Luke Jones ’17, Reid Walsh ’18, and Jack Brugger ’16, to help secure the win not only at NEPSACs, but also throughout the season. Sam Cullen ’17 helped lead the JV squad with newcomers Matt Aisenberg ’16, Jack Dumochel ’19 and Ted Duffy ’19, all of whom improved throughout the season.

Arrows Skiing placed 5th overall this season in the weekly and highly competitive ISL races. Each week the scores were tight, often coming down to hundredths of seconds. Placement finishes varied between races and the competition between the racers certainly improved the outcome of the season. In a sport where the difference between medaling and coming in 16th is sometimes as close as 8 hundredths of a second, Arrows gave it their all. Skiing takes a tremendous mental focus and tenacious physical command that demands an awareness of limits and a willingness to push to an edge at high speeds. Arms and Finnegan cheered the team on with a balance between assurance and humor. It was a recipe for success!

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Arms joined the team as a 7th grader, but many alum will remember him as the youngster who joined the annual Stowe trip organized by his father. Arms skis with focus, determination and grit. He was consistently a top twenty finisher in the ISL and our top team contributor. Arms balanced this schedule with preparation for pitching. A multitalented athlete with a range of abilities and experiences, Arms is arguably a better skier because of baseball and a better baseball pitcher because of skiing. A strategist, he was invaluable to the entire team on helping do course inspection and approach of line. Arms always knows the splits between not only his finishes, but those of everyone else as well. He did it all donning his signature dress shirt and tie beneath his GS Race Suit!

Finnegan joined the team as an 8th grader and, despite having no prior racing experience, was immediately competitive with boys who had been coached in racing for years. Hard working and determined, Finnegan learned how to read a course, flex through the turns on his edge and manage his natural speed. When his injuries prevented him from skiing, Finnegan attended practice, encouraged his teammates, helped film and was a tremendous leader. Remarkably, he fought through pain a second season and recovered to help bring home the championship. Whether it was a race day or a practice, these seniors got our skiers to push hard on the slope, yet managed to keep them loose. They made each other and the rest of the skiers on the team better.

This championship title is a victory for all skiers who came before it. Each season we have grown faster, hungrier, more competitive. Alumni and parents have helped Arrows Skiing flourish and grow.

Arms and Finnegan have left a legacy, but on the championship day remembered accomplished alumni who were on the team when they were undergraduates. I assured them that in years to come, they will also be remembered as great skiers.

Many have congratulated me on a great

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season, but the victory is honestly all the boys. My coaching style this year wasn’t any different than past seasons. In Alpine Racing, you win as a team with depth and consistency. Depth does not just happen, it is an arduous process. In skiing, it requires falling, crashing and missing gates and learning from those errors. That is hard to risk when the consequence could result in a serious injury. Through repetition and commitment to giving one’s best, we finally have some depth.

Had we not failed and learned from our failures and shortcomings at practices or at ISL races, we might not have won NESPACs. With young phenoms we also have potential longevity, assuming we all stay in one piece!

This season would not have been successful without the help each day from Assistant Coach Olivia Uhlman in her first season with the team. Unlike our phones, video equipment and at times the bus, Coach Uhlman did not shut down in the cold. She met this season with a smile and willingness to learn how to course set, drill, retrieve and remove gates. Thank you to Nancy Sanderson, Penny Reilly, Brendan Sullivan, Andrew Carr, Michael Sanderson, Fr. Arens, Patty Lutch, David Hinman, Kern Fitzgerald and Bob Souza for all of your support.

Paul Rossini was invaluable tech support, pulling the film off the video cameras for our weekly reviews, as was our Maintenance staff for their hard work this

winter! Most of all I’d like to thank the parents of our skiers who have devoted so much time to the team, cheering us on in the cold, snow, wind, rain, near and far. I’d especially like to thank Wayne and Heather Finnegan and Rich Arms for their devotion to our team and their hard work throughout the season. Rich has been incredibly supportive of this team and has really been like another coach.

We are looking forward to defending our title as champions in 2015! Please visit “Arrows Skiing” on YouTube to see season highlights.

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Varsity Swimming

by Coach Carla Callini The 2013 – 2014 swim season, led by captains Cam Kelly ’14, Jack Adams ’15 and Will Supple ’15, was exciting and filled with some close meets and personal bests. In addition to regular season meets against Portsmouth Abby, Berwick, Milton, St. Georges, Worcester Academy and Dexter, the Arrows swam in the ISL Invitational and EIL Championships in preparation for the division II New England Prep School Swimming and Diving Championships at the Westminster School in Simsbury, CT. The captains, along with returning swimmers Tom Caravolas ’15, Justin Lee ’15, Shawn Lynch ’15, Ryan Lee ’15, Jimmy Mitchell ’15, Matt Rocco ’15, Peter Fantozzi ’15, and Tim Murphy ’16 welcomed newcomers John Bartlett ’14, Scott Westvold ’15 and Joe Kerwin ’15 to the team.

In spite of a tedious travel schedule and rigorous daily practices, the team managed to maintain their enthusiasm throughout the season. From December to March, they traveled to Dana Hall School every day for a two-hour practice and sacrificed their Saturdays in order to compete in meets against rival schools. It would be have been easy to lose focus and determination. However, this group of guys continued to work hard and improve both as individuals and as a team.

Fortunately, our swimmers’ diligence paid off with a great showing at the ISL Invitational at St. George’s. Shawn Lynch achieved a personal best in the 100 Back with a time of 1:27.32; Jack Adams came in second place in the 100 Free with a time of 51.13, and earned first in the 100 Backstroke with a time of 58.46.

Even while on the bench, our boys never failed to make their coaches proud. A relentless sense of pride and passionate support for their teammates made our St Seb’s swimmers shine brightly alongside their friendly competitors.

Once again, the Arrows were an exuberant presence at the EIL Championships at Wellesley College.

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Although they did not score as a team, six individuals attained personal bests.

Most noticeable was our newcomer Scott Westvold who, swimming a 27.61 in the 50 Free, took a full 2 seconds off his lowest time. Additionally, John Bartlett qualified for New England’s in the 100 Breaststroke and 50 Free. Jack Adams represented us well as he came in first in the 100 Backstroke with an impressive time of 56.10.

The culmination of the season came on Saturday, March 1, at the New England Championships. Eight swimmers made the overnight trip to Connecticut to face our toughest competition and succeeded in earning a 7th place team finish. Will Supple proved himself a valuable distance swimmer for the team, achieving personal bests in both the 200 and 500 Free. The highlight of the meet came when Jack Adams took second place in both the 100 Free and 100 Back. He managed personal bests in both races, and swam a 49.26 in the 100 free, taking 3 seconds off his time.

Though fewer in number than most opposing teams, the unyielding positive energy and strength in character of every swimmer sustained the high regard family, friends, and competitors hold for us Arrows. On behalf of your coaches and the rest of the school community, we thank our swimmers for epitomizing the essence of what it means to be a St. Sebastian’s athlete.

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Varsity Basketball

by Dan Fulham ’14, Co-Captain It was a year of program building for the St. Sebastian’s varsity basketball team. After three years of trying seasons, this year’s team attained a winning record, a testament to the squad’s work ethic, passion, and devotion to playing selfless basketball. A year marked by several impressive wins, 2014 ushered in a new era for St. Sebastian’s basketball.

There were several new additions to the program this year, none more important than the addition of our new Athletic Director, Mr. Dave Hinman. After years of coaching at New England basketball powerhouse Taft, Coach Hinman returned to St. Sebastian’s, immediately making his mark as an essential part of the team.

Through expert coaching, characterized by the intensity he brought to every practice, Coach Hinman was a key element of the Arrows’ success.

Many new players joined the team as well. Will Phelen ’17, Michael Calabro ’16, and Malcolm Osazuwa ’14 all played key roles in improving the team on a day to day basis. Phelen, a freshman, became the starting point guard halfway through the season, taking on a leadership role despite his age, standing out as a talented athlete.

Calabro brought grit to the team, battling opponents with tenacious defense while consistently making important shots on offense. Osazuwa brought experience to the team, joining as a senior and providing leadership every day.

New additions, coupled with veteran players and coaches, proved an effective formula for the program’s turnaround. St. Sebastian’s started the season well, rattling off four straight wins to set the tone for the year. The Arrows opened up with a 61-55 home victory against ISL opponent Middlesex, an emphatic start to the year.

Matt Karpowicz ’16 played one of his best

games of the year, scoring 21 points and delivering a tenacious slam dunk that excited Henry’s Corner. Co-Captain Jordan Brydie ’14 also had a stellar performance, leading the team through his excellent play and vocal motivation. The Arrows then went on to defeat Kingswood Oxford, St. George’s, and Boston Trinity.

After the strong start, the Arrows ran into some adversity during the tournament portion of their schedule. Playing in both the Rivers Holiday Tournament and the Roxbury Latin Holiday tournament, Sebs faced tough opponents, suffering a few difficult losses. Unaccustomed to trials,

the team was occasionally unaware of how to deal with defeat. Here, the experience and leadership of head coach Mr. George Morelli rectified the at times dour spirits of the team. Rather than allowing self-pity to overtake the locker room, Mr. Morelli inspired the team to play to its fullest potential, motivating the Arrows to win games through hard work and tenacity.

Coach Morelli guided the team through a rough patch, and once the brunt of the ISL schedule rolled around, the Arrows were ready to shake up the league.

The Arrows’ most notable victories came against St. Mark’s, an opponent

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the Arrows have not beaten in 14 years, Roxbury Latin, Belmont Hill, and Thayer Academy. Against St. Mark’s, the Arrows’ commitment to fiery defense and intelligent offense, values instilled in the team by Coaches Morelli, Hinman, and Rue led the team to a landmark victory. Tyson Mattox ’15, Tommy Pace ’15, and Jordan Barros ’15 all had great games, allowing the Arrows to attain a 60-56 victory against St. Mark’s.

Against Roxbury Latin, stellar defense from Edosa Onaiwu ’15, defense that shut down the Foxes’ best scorer, was a crucial part of the 65-58 win. Against Belmont Hill, a total team effort was required to beat our rival, as the Arrows earned a fantastic 54-46 win in front of a packed Friday night crowd. The

Thayer game showcased the offensive power of the St. Sebastian’s basketball squad, as Kevin Murray ’15, Brydie, and Mattox all scored several points, leading the Arrows to a 70-47 victory.

With impressive victories, however, came difficult losses. While the Arrows had a successful season, a few close games against top-tier opponents, games that were decided by buzzer beating shots and last second efforts, cost the team a potential spot in the NEPSAC playoffs. A 51-50 loss against BB&N cut to the core of the team, as BB&N won by making a desperation three point shot as the buzzer sounded. A 44-43 loss against Lawrence Academy and a 54-50 loss against Brooks,

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schools that finished right at the top of the ISL, are what ultimately cost St. Sebastian’s a spot in the playoffs.

Despite a few tough defeats, the varsity basketball team had its best season in four years thanks to an excellent coaching staff and a hard working group of players. Senior leadership from co-captains Fulham and Brydie, as well as Osazuwa, and Connor Murray further bolstered team chemistry and unity, giving the Arrows the spark they needed to turn the program around. With 11 varsity players returning next year, look to the basketball team to be a force in the ISL for years to come. It was an honor to be a part of the program for the past three years.

2014 was a year of program building, but 2015 may very well be one of banner raising.

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by Christian Kelly ’14, Co-Captain When the wrestling season started, there was a lot of uncertainty regarding how well the team would perform. Although we had a handful of talented and experienced wrestlers on our lineup, a number of key contributors to last year’s team had graduated, leaving some serious holes to fill. Fortunately, there were a number of Arrows who were willing to try wrestling. There were also several wrestlers who moved up from the middle school program to the varsity squad. As the season progressed, it became evident that we had a solid lineup that had the potential to compete with some of the top teams in the ISL. Our first three meets of the season came with mixed results. Our first meet was a home quad against Tabor, St. Paul’s, and BB&N (all very established programs). While we were outmatched by both St. Paul’s and Tabor, our goal was to wrestle with as much physical and mental toughness as possible. We did lose those first two matches, but there were some bright spots. In his first ever wrestling match, Travis Lampron ’15 pinned his opponent from St. Paul’s, despite having started wrestling just two weeks before.

We were ultimately able to pull out a 48-18 win against BB&N, finishing the day on a high note.

Our next outing was a tri meet against Thayer and Milton Academy at Milton.

We started the day hoping to leave with two wins for the team. While we beat Thayer 48-18, a victory against Milton proved more challenging. For the most part, we were evenly matched teams, but unfortunately, we ended up losing to Milton 42-30.

At our tri against Concord Academy and Middlesex, we were able to secure a close 31-30 win against Middlesex. One of the highlights was Patrick Reed ’17 winning his match at the 152 weight class against a senior from Middlesex who was also the team captain. Concord, on the other hand, had a squad that proved to be tougher than expected, resulting in a disappointing 39-25 loss.

Our match against Lawrence Academy marked a turning point in the season for us. Thankfully, this tough loss united the team as a whole and collectively brought us to the realization that we had to take control and make a more active attempt to improve as a team.

This realization stuck with us for most of the season, and it certainly showed immediately after the Lawrence match.

Our first meet after Lawrence was a dual against Roxbury Latin. RL is consistently one of the best teams in the ISL, and usually out-matches us in terms of skill. Despite this, Coaches Ryan and Tull have always emphasized that as a team we work hard and leave absolutely everything on the mat, no matter what the outcome of the match might be in the end. Against RL, despite the match ending in a loss, we followed that order.

In fact, our loss could be largely attributed to the fact that RL was simply able to fill more weight classes than us. For matches that we actually wrestled, we tied RL. Our next meet was a home quad against Landmark School, Lexington Christian Academy, and St. Mark’s. We have done well against all of these teams in the past, so we stepped on the mat with the expectation of leaving the room with 3 wins and 0 losses. Ultimately, our expectations were filled due to a consistent and focused effort from all team members.

At this point in the season, we had realized exactly how essential hard work and mental toughness were to our success as a team. The remainder of our schedule resulted in some tough one-sided defeats as

Winter Athletic Awards The following students were recognized for their performance on the Arrows varsity hockey, basketball, skiing, swimming, wrestling and squash teams during an Athletic Awards Assembly on Wednesday, March 12, 2014: All-League ISL Basketball: Jordan Brydie ’14 Hockey: Will D’Orsi ’15, Matt Doherty ’15, Corey Ronan ’14 Wrestling: Aturo Adkins ’14, Tyson Reed ’15, James Sylvia ’15 Honorable Mention All-League ISL Basketball: Matt Karpowicz ’16, Tyson Mattox ’15 Hockey: Eric Jeremiah ’17, Tedy Loughborough ’14 Wrestling: A.J. Jreige ’15 All New England Honors Wrestling: Tyson Reed ’15, James Sylvia ’15 Coaches Award This award is presented to the member or members of the St. Sebastian’s Varsity Hockey team whose commitment to excellence and devotion to the game has repeatedly been evidenced by aggressive and spirited play and selfless contribution to the total team effort.

Corey Ronan ’14 Fr. Daniel J. Gilmartin Award Given by the coaches to the St. Sebastian’s Basketball player who possesses the qualities of commitment, teamwork and outstanding attitude.

Tyson Mattox ’15

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winter Sports well as some dominant wins. We faced ISL powerhouses Brooks and Belmont Hill during this stretch. We wrestled tough against both teams, but we weren’t able to achieve any big upsets. We were able to pick up wins late in the season against opponents such as Governor’s Academy and Beaver Country Day. Our greatest success came at the end of the season with our performance in tournaments. This year, we had our best performance at the ISL tournament, with eight of the eleven grapplers scoring points and five of our wrestlers placing in the tournament. We had also set a couple of personal records, placing 7th overall in the tournament (our highest ever) and having three wrestlers make it to the semifinals. This success continued at the New England tournament. James Sylvia ’15, AJ Jreige ’15, co-captain Morgan

Rockett ’14, Tyson Reed ’15, and Aturo Adkins ’14 qualified for the tournament and all five earned points for the team.

James and Tyson wrestled to high enough placements, sixth and fifth respectively, that they qualified for the national tournament at Lehigh University, where they both wrestled tough.

In the end, we were a successful team in that we were able to realize our flaws and had the determination to get better and right the wrongs we had previously made. This sort of ethic is essential to the success of the wrestling team as a whole as well as that of individual wrestlers. After this season, I feel that the team has grown stronger and we will undoubtedly continue to break records next year under the leadership of co-captains Tyson Reed, Matt Guarino, and AJ Jriege.

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Varsity Squash

by Coaches Ben Brown & Ryan Moore The squash program at St. Sebastian’s took a large step forward this season. Behind Coaches Ryan Moore and Ben Brown the roster grew to the largest it has ever been. New players Mario Oliva ’18, Mike Finucane ’17, Stew Smith ’17, Patrick Barron ’19, Cole Jarczyk ’17, Mac Fotiades ’19, Peter Scotten ’15, Matt Daniel ’15, and Vaughn Gendron ’15 made an immediate impact on the team and improved immensely throughout the season. Matt Eldridge ’16 and Ian von Schroeter ’17 were also new to the team, and they played vital roles in matches, earning key points for the team. John Nilles ’16, Ben Fachetti ’16, Erik Jones ’16, and Matt Bell ’15 represented the core of the team’s starting seven players, and held their positions at the top of the ladder throughout the season.

The team had a few obstacles to overcome this season. Practices were off campus late at night and early in the morning, every match was an away match, and we competed in a league full of very talented teams. Nevertheless, this may have been the most successful season in the short history of the squash team. We almost defeated Belmont Hill, one of the best teams in the ISL, for the first time, but finished one game short. Undaunted, the players continued to work hard, and as the weeks wore on, our skill level grew visibly and the results reflected that newfound talent. The hard-fought matches and tight scores are a testament to the effort put forth by the team, and a good indicator that the squad is working its way toward the varsity level.

We finished the season with two convincing wins against Brooks and Nobles, two schools with very strong programs. Coaches Moore and Brown hope to pick up where they left off next year and to work a few more matches into the schedule.

Alumni

RECEPTIONS Headmaster Bill Burke, along with Rich Arms, Director of Development, and Ed Davis ’65, Director of Alumni Programs, traveled to Florida and California in mid-March for St. Sebastian’s annual alumni receptions. Food, memories, and stories were enjoyed by all who attended. Thank you to our gracious hosts and to all who attended for making this year’s receptions so memorable.

vero BEACH Henry Lane regales a group of St. Sebastian’s alumni and friends in Vero Beach, FL on March 12.

PALM BEACH On March 14, Casey ‘94 and Peggy and Kip Condron P’92’94’95, joined by Headmaster Bill Burke, hosted a wonderful reception at their beautiful home in Palm Beach, FL.

Naples Bob and Pat McCool GP’16,’19, with Headmaster Bill Burke, at a reception they hosted on March 15 at the Royal Poinciana Country Club in Naples, FL.

San Francisco Los Angeles Arrows from across Southern California gathered at the Los Angeles reception held on March 18 at Le Parc Suite Hotel in West Hollywood.

St. Sebastian’s alumni gathered at San Francisco’s Sens Restaurant on March 19.

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CLASS NOTES Notes and Announcements from Arrows Alumni

1949

William Flanagan, Jr. is now an insurance consultant after spending more than 50 years in the business. He and his wife of 59 years, Clare, enjoy following the development of their 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Last year he and Clare enjoyed a cruise through the Panama Canal.

1951

John Moore, Jr. is retired, but still teaches one Shakespeare course annually at Penn State, plus one course at the local Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. His topic this year was “Don Quixote,” which was great fun.

Guess who?

See if you can identify these members of the Class of 1969.

1954

Joseph Carven, III recently became a grandfather, his son Justin ’96 is the father.

Richard Shea is retired and currently living in Fall River, MA. He still enjoys playing golf, which he does occasionally with fellow Arrows Joe Carven ’54 and Paul Kirk ’56. He has three married children and eight grandchildren—all healthy and doing well.

David Sullivan sold his house in Towson, MD, to his youngest son in March 2013. David and his wife, Gail, then moved into their daughter’s house nearby while she and her family went to England for a couple of years. They still spend five months every year in Scituate, MA, where their five children and the 15 grandkids each have two weeks during the summer.

1956

Michael Donaln has teamed up with Boston College students to form the group BCFF (Boston College Fossil Free). He advises them on petitioning to the Environmental Protection Agency in order to help abate global warming.

Rich Moore retired at the end of December 2013. When he and his wife, Patricia, aren’t busy riding horses on their 15acre farm, they enjoy traveling.

Last year they cruised from Singapore to Hong Kong, and in February from Miami to Mexico and Central America.

They look forward to going to Germany in September and embarking on an Alaskan cruise in May 2015. They are both in good health and enjoying life.

’56 Rich Moore ‘56 on one of his many exotic adventures.

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CLASS NOTES

GOLF

outing

Are you a member of the Class of 1966 or 1970?

Join some of your classmates for a game of golf on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10am at the Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunk, ME.

’66 (l to r): In March, Arrows from the Class of 1966 George DeMambro, Steve Spenlinhauer, Vin Cucchiara, Jack Sullivan and John Campbell escaped the cold in Key Largo, FL.

1961

Al Byrne and his wife continue to host two live hours of interviews on the iHeart Radio Network on behalf of Patients Out Of Time, a national nonprofit they founded in 1995.

The shows air Sundays and Mondays at 1:00 p.m.

1962

Fred Corcoran now resides in Wellesley, MA, after living in Manchester-by-the-Sea for 23 years and South Florida for six and a half. Fred is the executive director of Golf for All (Northeast Accessible Golf Association), a nonprofit he co-founded in 2010 to promote accessibility within the game of golf for

individuals facing physical and emotional challenges. Several members of the St. Sebastian’s Community volunteer at Golf for All, including faculty members John Eaton and Jim Sullivan, and current students and alumni.

Ed Colozzi is doing cuttingedge work in the field of career-life counseling.

Last March he initiated a worldwide launch to reframe the term “career” as CARE, a paradigm that focuses on giving and receiving one’s gifts and talents across nine life roles. All his work is tied to recent medical research on stress and gene expression.

Ed recently presented at the American Counseling Association’s Advanced

Learning Institute in Hawaii, and he has a book chapter being published on the subject this summer.

1969

Jack McKeon continues to love life up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire where he spends half the year skiing and half the year golfing.

1970

Joe Abely welcomed another grandchild to the family as his eldest son, Bill, and daughterin-law, Claire, had their third daughter, Betsy, on February 1, 2014. Betsy joins her sisters Maggie, five; and Molly, three.

RSVP to: Class of ’66 George DeMambro 978-265-1341 or Jack Sullivan 608-860-8501 Class of ’70 Mark Birmingham 207-232-0196 Last year Ed Davis joined our group of Peter Castaldi, George DeMambro, Steve Spenlinhauer, Vin Cucchiara, Ed Kenney, John Quinn and John McManus.

Vin Cucchiara is inviting us to get together after golf.

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CLASS NOTES

1971

William Evans ’77, P’17

was named commissioner of the Boston Police Department on Thursday, January 9, 2014, by the office of new mayor Martin J. Walsh. Evans, a 31-year veteran of the force, had been leading the police department as acting commissioner since the departure of Edward F. Davis last November.

Tom Whalen, Jr. is still a member of the accounting faculty at Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School in Boston. As a CPA in Massachusetts, he performs consulting work in the government and not-for-profit sectors. He recently welcomed three grandchildren to the family: Nora Mary Carnell in October 2013; Thomas Alexander Sim in February 2014; and George Herbert Raymond, III, in March 2014.

Nora’s older brother Logan Thomas Carnell will be an Arrow in the class of 2028!

1974

Gary Grady lives in Marin County, CA, where he works as the Program Manager for Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay in Concord.

He currently runs an AB109 Program for participants who are on Contra Costa County Probation.

1978

George Quinn is beginning his 10th year out in cold Minnesota where he works with a private property management consulting firm.

The job requires much travel and allows him to connect with classmates and former Navy shipmates. He enjoys many trips to Boston and New York.

His son Harrison is a teacher in the Plymouth school system, and his son Gregory works for a public relations firm in Manhattan. The three recently finished a trip to Montana and Wyoming, and are now planning a trip to Alaska.

1988

Michael Daoust continues to enjoy the San Francisco Bay Area, where he has lived for the past three years.

his candidacy to become the 21st editor of The Christian Recorder newspaper of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The election will take place in 2016 in Philadelphia, PA, the birthplace of the AME Church. The editor position is a general office and carries a four-year term.

1991

Francis “Patrick” Lynch, Jr. has left the tourism marketing industry after 15 years and retired from 22 years of emergency services. He recently moved to the Caribbean island of Anguilla in the British West Indies with his wife; daughter, seven; and son, two. He and his wife are now the operating partners of Roy’s Bayside Grill, a restaurant his parents-in-law started 30 years ago.

1994

1990

Rev. Virgil Glenn’s youngest turned one year old in March.

He also recently announced

Luke Poling directed a film titled “Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself ” for the PBS series American Masters. The film, produced by classmate Dennis Joyce, will make its national television premiere on the same night as St. Sebastian’s Reunion, May 16, 2014.

1995 ’91 ’71

Francis “Patrick” Lynch ’91

Tom Whelan, Jr. ’71

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Michael Scarlata is now in his second year teaching history at Saint Joseph Preparatory High School in Brighton, where former St. Sebastian’s faculty member Tom Nunan is Head of School. He reports teaching is an incredibly challenging and rewarding experience. He also coaches football and softball.

CLASS NOTES

ALUMNI PROFILE

Adler Prioly ’05 DEGREE: B.A., Yale University—Architecture (Urban Studies concentration) JOB Experience: Policy Analyst, Mayoral Administration of Cory A. Booker - Dept. of Economic & Housing Development (Newark, NJ); Project Manager, New York City Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development - Multifamily New Construction (New York, NY); Research Assistant, Asian Migrant Centre of Hong Kong (Hong Kong); Research Assistant, New Haven Economic Development Administration (New Haven, CT)

Q: What is your favorite memory of St. Sebastian’s?

A: My favorite memory is of a basketball game during my freshman year. At halftime we were way down. Our coach gave us a talk that really motivated us.

We came out in the second half with a vision and a will to win, and we did. Even those of us not playing were cheering for our teammates. That game was a great example of the type of resilience that we demonstrated throughout the season.

Q: If you had to describe St. Sebastian’s with just one word, what would it be?

A: “Brotherly.” The faculty and administration foster an environment that builds a sense of brotherhood. By senior year, I felt strong connections. I saw it in my own class, and I saw it in the classes that came before and after me.

Q: What values did you gain at St. Sebastian’s?

A: Many. But one comes to mind. As our Headmaster likes to say, strive to “Love God, work hard and take care of one another.” It’s hard not to strive for a mission that is so clearly articulated.

Q: How did your time at St. Sebastian’s impact your career and who you are today?

A: I would stay in the art studio some nights until 6 o’clock in the evening.

Exploring the arts impacted my decision to pursue architecture in college. I also played basketball, soccer, wrote for nearly every school publication, including The Walrus

and The Quiver, played the flute in the jazz band and participated in all of the musicals. Exposure to so many different activities helped me fully experience and express how to be the person that I am in different contexts. Delivering chapel speeches, taking the honor code before quizzes - all of these exercises helped me learn how to approach many different professional and life situations.

Q: What has been the greatest lesson you’ve learned in your current job?

A: I have learned how to be an effective communicator. I have had to work across the private and public sector and with all levels of management. I have learned to be sensitive to what different stakeholders need to understand in order to execute a project. It is a skill that I want to continue honing because it is so integral to day-today at work.

Q: What advice would you give to younger alumni or current students as they pursue their own career path?

A: Talk to people. I talked to as many different people as I could in the professions that I was considering and learned what people actually do every day. These conversations helped me gain tremendous insight. In fact, the advice and recommendations of others gave me a better sense of direction and helped me figure out that I wanted to pursue community development finance.

Q: What has been the most gratifying part of your work?

A: I am passionate about urban economic development. I have had the opportunity to execute projects from start to finish that have improved communities, from Newark to New Haven, with tangible results.

For example, I have worked on real estate transactions that have created hundreds of units of housing. I have also managed and developed programs and financial resources that have helped hundreds of local residents to access employment. I have seen these projects revitalize communities, improve neighborhoods and change lives.

Q: What’s next?

A: I will be attending MIT Sloan School of Management to begin my business curriculum this fall. There is a significant need for economic development in cities, and I want to leverage the resources at MIT to learn how to elevate my previous scope of work to a higher level. In the long-term, that means that I will be working on community development finance, business growth and job creation.

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CLASS NOTES

’01 Mark McLean ’01 married Rebecca (Sargent) McLean on October 5, 2013, at Southers Marsh Golf Club in Plymouth, MA. Arrows who attended the wedding included: Brian Flaherty ’01, Jamie Stoddard ’01, Mike Culgin ’01, Mark and his bride Rebecca, Tony Coskren ’01, Pat O’Neil ’02, Mike White ’01, and Jay Leonard ’01 (not shown: Tim Coskren ’00, and Mark’s nephews Jack ’17 and Will Frisoli ’19.

WHAT’S

NEW? Keep your classmates updated by sending us your news!

’02 Kevin Cullinan ’02 and Chrissie McMahon were married at the Oyster Harbors Club on September 15, 2013. (left to right): Members of the Class of 2002 who were part of the celebration included Ryan McQuillan, Kyle Hausmann, Rob Fox, the groom, Patrick O’Neil, Michael Stratton, Nick Morteo, and Greg Kelly.

1999

works in Boston at CodeRed, a research management software Peter Keefe is living in West provider for investment Roxbury, MA, with his wife, management firms. He works Alana, and their four children on the client support side — Peter, six; Eamon, four; and is the current head of the Charlotte, two; and Hannah, company’s Boston consulting nine months. Hannah was born team. His brother John Keefe this past June and is a big hit ‘97 works at CodeRed’s London with her older siblings. Peter office. Peter enjoys taking his

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Submit class notes and photos at: stsebs.org/classnotes Deadline for next issue: July 10, 2014 Photos will be published based on quality and available space. Please be sure to send the highest quality image possible and identify everyone.

’07 Jack Doherty ‘07 and Tim Cintolo ‘07 join the reception at the Lansdowne Pub before Frozen Fenway on January 8.

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boys back to St. Sebastian’s for homecoming games, and he looks forward to seeing his classmates at his 15th Reunion this May.

2002

Christopher Averill recently began a new job as Policy & Special Projects Manager at the New England Council working on financial services, tax, and manufacturing issues. He previously spent seven years on Capitol Hill. While he will still be based in Washington, D.C., he looks forward to frequent trips to Boston and working with a number of outstanding New England businesses.

Peter Brannen recently signed a book deal with a HarperCollins imprint. His writing has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Wired, The Boston Globe, Slate, and The Guardian.

CLASS NOTES Dr. Patrick Murphy and his wife, Jessica, celebrated the birth of their daughter Aubrey Grace Murphy on June 10, 2013. They will be moving into a new home in Canton, MA, in June 2014. Patrick is currently practicing dentistry in Milton, MA, and was recently selected to teach a course at the Boston Yankee Dental Congress on comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment planning in January 2015.

2006

2003

2009

Jim Boynton currently lives in Brookline, MA, where he manages a commercial insurance and real estate agency. He plans on catching plenty of games at Fenway this summer, and visiting fellow Arrows in San Francisco, Miami, and New York. Just like his days at St. Sebastian’s, he still plays the sax.

In 2010 a group of Arrows started playing Tuesday night pickup basketball at St. Sebastian’s. The group, which includes Matt Griffiths ’06, James O’Brien ’06, Eric Lessard ’06, Miles Souza ’06, Sean Sullivan ’06, Mike Wahle ’06, and Adam Soivilien ’04, has been getting together weekly for the past four years, and has now grown to include friends and co-workers.

Where’s George?

Can you find George O’Toole ‘05 in this prom photo?

James Curley, Jr. recently graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in government. He is currently working as a legislative aide at the Massachusetts State House for Representative Kevin Honan of Allston-Brighton.

St. Sebastian’s

Online Store Show your Arrows pride!

Our online store includes a wide variety of items from fleeces and t-shirts to hats, tote bags and even bibs for the next generation of Arrows!

’12 Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach J.P. Craven ’06 flanked by four members of the St. Sebastian’s Class of 2012—Conor Reenstierna and Mark Cunningham of Bates and Peter Cimini and Chris Nadeau of Bowdoin—at a Bates-Bowdoin baseball game in early April.

To shop for St. Sebastian’s gear, access the link on our homepage:

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In Memoriam We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of the graduates and friends of St. Sebastian’s School whose deaths are reported with sorrow.

A First Class Alumnus from Our First Class

Jack Casey March 26, 2014 Father of Dan Casey ’79 Kathleen Connolly March 23, 2014 Grandmother of William Connolly ’10, John Connolly ’12, and Michael Connolly ’17 Harry Keegan January 17, 2014 Grandfather of James Hunt ’15 and Joseph Hunt ’17 Dr. Leo T. McCallum March 28, 2014 Father of William McCallum ’80, Leo “Tom” McCallum, Jr. ’82, and John McCallum ’84 Lenahan O’Connell January 5, 2014 Father of Brendan O’Connell ’72 Walter Stanton January 20, 2014 Grandfather of John Ragnoni, Jr. ’16 and Michael Ragnoni ’17

“Happy are those who have died in the Lord!

Happy indeed the Spirit says; Now they can rest forever after their work, Since their good deeds go with them.”

—Revelation 14:13

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Henry G. Barry ’45 Hank passed away Friday, March 21, 2014.

He was a member of the first graduating class of St. Sebastian’s. While at the School, Hank was part of the 1943 hockey team that won the Catholic School Championship.

He was also an outstanding shortstop on the baseball field and captain of the varsity team. Hank went on to receive two degrees from Boston College, a bachelor’s degree in mathematics in 1949 and a master’s degree in guidance in 1956. He was active in Newton-area schools for decades after leaving BC — as the men’s sport coach at Sacred Heart High School (1948–1964) and as a math teacher, both at St. Sebastian’s (1953-1955) and Bigelow Junior High School (1958–1989). Hank also taught night school at Northeastern University; volunteered as an Adult Christian Educator for 15 years; and also worked as a professional baseball scout. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Jane; his son Edward, and his six daughters, Maureen Celli, Jane Walsh, Susan Aries, Kathleen Barry, Dorothy Vancura, and Gayle Barry; and his nine grandchildren, including St. Sebastian’s alumnus Bryan Aries ’01.

In Memoriam

Robert E. Connors ’54 Bob Connors passed away on January 22, 2014. One of St. Sebastian’s finest athletes, he showcased his talent for four years on the varsity football, hockey, and baseball teams, captaining both hockey and baseball during his senior year. Bob graduated from Harvard in 1958, while also serving in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He would go on to become president of Cork Management, Federal National, and Bell Linen Services, and vice president of the Codman Company. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn G. (Galvin) Connors, he is survived by his children, Robert E. Connors, Jr., Terence, Christopher Connors, and Lynne Perry; his nine grandchildren; his brother John; and his many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his siblings, James and Thomas and Jane Noonan.

Col. Harold J. Field ’48 Harry passed away on February 6, 2014. He graduated from Georgetown University in 1952, and was commissioned USMC. He earned his M.ED. in 1970 and his MPA. in 1973.

He served in various staff and command billets, and retired in 1980 after 30 years of service. His many decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal with combat “V,” and the Purple Heart, as well as other service medals, including the Viet Nam Service Medal and the Viet Nam Cross of Gallantry. He is survived by his

wife, Jean; sons John, Harold, Thomas, and Kevin; daughters Patricia Rowe and Mary Hatch; 14 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren; his sister, Patricia Field; and many nieces and nephews.

Jeremiah E. Greene, Jr. ’56 Jerry, as he was known to his friends and classmates, passed away on March 6, 2014.

He received his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Maryknoll College, his master’s degree in theology from Holy Heart Seminary, and his MLS from Simmons. He then served as reference librarian at Fitchburg State for more than 20 years. Throughout his life, Jerry continued doing the things he loved. He served as president of the Leominster and Lunenburg Historical Societies, and was also a member of the New Players Theatre Guild, the Lions Club of Leominster, the Knights of Columbus, the Johnny Appleseed Barbershop Chorus, and the Boy Scouts as a leader in Troop 11 of Leominster.

John H. Griffin ’51 John passed away on February 10, 2014. He made a name for himself at St. Sebastian’s as photographer for the Arrow and Walrus, and could often be found laboring in the dark room, or clicking his shutter at school events. He studied journalism at Holy Cross, and afterward became a reporter for The Boston Post. John briefly covered

the food industry for Shamie Publications, but soon started his own publication, “The Griffin Report of Food Marketing,” which The Boston Globe would later call the bible of the supermarketing industry. He was the beloved husband of Mary Rose and father to Lisa, Jack, Tom, Kevin, Mary Ellen, Carolyn Cleary, and his late son, Stephen.

He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and five siblings; Richard ’47, Maureen, Kevin, Gerald, and Carol.

Dr. William D. Roche, Jr. ’56 Bill passed away on February 27, 2014. Coming to St. Sebastian’s from Marlboro High, he quickly made his mark in both academics, where he excelled in chemistry and physics; and athletics, where he carved up the North Conway ski slopes with Father Keating. He followed his father’s footsteps into medicine, first attending Notre Dame and then Tufts Medical School. He joined the Medical Corps United States Navy in 1962 and retired as a Captain in 1994.

After retiring, he worked as a temporary physician all over the United States and around the world. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anne; daughter Susan Woodard; son Bill; his sisters Mary Poth and Ann Lavelle; and brother Peter. His daughter Kathleen preceded him in death in 1982.

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Mission Moment Art is about taking risks. St. Sebastian’s nurturing community gives each student the confidence he needs to take chances and express individuality. Whether creating a painting, molding a piece of pottery or learning a new guitar technique, it’s exciting to see students pursue their creative passions. In so doing, they learn valuable lessons about themselves, lessons that they simply could not learn in any other way.

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